Lorier Olympia SIIvsNivada Grenchen Chronomaster Manual
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Measurements
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Olympia SII
Chronomaster Manual
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
14.6mm
Water Resistance
n/a
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
45h
MSRP
$999
lowest
$1,975
Movement
Manual
Valjoux 7733
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Lorier Olympia SII for its vintage aesthetic, excellent value, and well-executed case finishing. The manual-wind Seiko NE88 movement is a highlight, and accuracy is reported around +2 seconds per day. Some owners note the bracelet can be a hair nipper and jingly, and there is a split opinion on the hesalite crystal versus the desire for a sapphire option. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Olympia SII highly for its blend of vintage design and robust manual-wind chronograph movement at an accessible price point.
Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Manual as a well-sized mechanical chronograph without a module movement. One owner notes the watch sits high on the wrist due to its automatic caseback, leading to some regret. Overall, owners appreciate the Chronomaster Manual as a capable manual-wind chronograph.
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