Louis Erard Marqueterie de PaillevsNivada Grenchen F77 SST Tuxedo MK2 38mm


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Measurements
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Marqueterie de Paille

F77 SST Tuxedo MK2 38mm
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
12.2mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
38h
38h
MSRP
$4,500
$1,460
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW261-1
Soprod P024
Case
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners and reviewers praise the Louis Erard Marqueterie de Paille for its unique, handcrafted rye straw marquetry dial by artist Bernardo d’Orey, noting the artisanal quality and abstract "Broken Ice" composition. The watch is housed in a polished 39mm stainless steel case. Some sources mention Louis Erard's reputation for offering rare handcrafts at accessible price points. One reviewer noted the industrial finishing of the Sellita SW261-1 movement visible through the case back. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Louis Erard Marqueterie de Paille highly for its exceptional artisanal dial and value in offering unique craftsmanship.
The Nivada Grenchen F77 SST TUXEDO MK2 - 38MM is praised for its wearable 38mm stainless steel case, solid build quality, and commendable dial execution, with proportions that suit even larger wrists. Owners note its redesigned integrated bracelet with a tool-free micro-adjusting clasp. One owner reports the Soprod P024 automatic movement has a 38-hour power reserve. Another reviewer notes the F77 SST TUXEDO MK2 - 38MM has a 11.5mm case thickness. Some owners find the straight, flat lugs can hover above the wrist, though the lug-to-lug measurement is considered good. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Nivada Grenchen F77 SST TUXEDO MK2 - 38MM to be a well-built watch with good proportions, though opinions on lug comfort vary.
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