Nivada Grenchen F77 MKIIvsVario Versa Reversible Single Time Black Tuxedo Automatic


Ref. vario-versa-reversible-single-time-black-tuxedo-automatic-watch·MSRP $498
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Measurements
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F77 MKII

Versa Reversible Single Time Black Tuxedo Automatic
Diameter
38mm
24mm
Thickness
n/a
10.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
MSRP
$1,880
$498
lowest
Movement
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 6T28
Case
4 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII is praised as an excellent "cuff slider" and a fantastic watch, with owners highlighting its comfortable fit and improved wearability due to a reworked bracelet and lugs, making it a potential integrated bracelet wristwatch option. Reviewers note a slimmer 11.5mm case and unique natural stone dials as key features, with gold-plated models priced at $1,760 and stainless steel at $1,560. Some owners find the flat lugs less than ideal, though the MkII version is considered a significant refinement and fits well on smaller wrists. The watch features dauphine hands and a lack of lume, and the micro-adjust clasp adds slight weight. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII highly for its comfortable fit and unique stone dials at its price point.
The Vario VERSA Reversible Single Time Black Tuxedo Automatic Watch is praised for its unique reversible case mechanism, which owners find satisfying and a good solution for those wanting a dual-time watch. Reviewers and owners highlight the clean, easy-to-read tuxedo dials and the watch's overall good build quality, with one owner specifically commending the bracelet quality. The Miyota 6T28 automatic movement is present. However, the Vario VERSA Reversible Single Time Black Tuxedo Automatic Watch is noted for its 12mm thickness, which some find detracts from its elegance or appears too thick, though others find it wearable and comfortable on various wrist sizes, including smaller ones. The Italian leather strap may be too long for wrists under 6 inches, and one owner considered the included tropic strap an odd choice.
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