Nivada Grenchen F77 SST MK2vsVario Versa Reversible Dual Time


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Measurements
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F77 SST MK2

Versa Reversible Dual Time
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$1,660
$428
lowest
Movement
Soprod P024
Quartz
Case
4 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Nivada Grenchen F77 SST MK2 is lauded by reviewers for its comfortable 38mm case with downturned lugs and a slimmer profile, enhancing wearability and making it a strong integrated bracelet option at its price point. Owners appreciate its suitability for swimming due to a screw-down crown and find it wears comfortably, with some preferring it over other integrated bracelet watches. However, one owner reported poor quality including a clunky rotor, misaligned lume, and a crooked logo, while another found the brand logo unappealing. The gold-plated version was considered loud by one reviewer, and lume is absent on some variants. Prices range from €1,665 for the steel version to €1,865 for the gold-plated version. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen F77 SST MK2 highly for its wearability and design at its price point, despite isolated quality concerns and aesthetic critiques.
The Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time is widely praised for its unique reversible dual-face design, effectively offering two watches in one slim case and drawing comparisons to luxury classics. Owners appreciate its Art Deco styling, affordable price point, and versatility, with one owner finding it suitable for a 7-inch wrist. The watch features two independently settable dials powered by separate quartz movements and comes with sapphire crystals with anti-reflective coating. However, some owners and reviewers note that the watch's 12mm thickness detracts from its elegance, a trade-off understood given the price and dual movements, and switching faces can smudge the hidden side. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its innovative dual-face concept and value at its price point.
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