Nivada Grenchen F77 SST MK2vsVario Versa Reversible Single Time Black Tuxedo Automatic

F77 SST MK2
Nivada GrenchenF77 SST MK2

Ref. f77-sst-dark-blue-aventurine-baton-hands-mk2-38mm·MSRP $1,660

Versa Reversible Single Time Black Tuxedo Automatic
VarioVersa Reversible Single Time Black Tuxedo Automatic

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

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Nivada Grenchen F77 SST MK2 at true scale

F77 SST MK2

Vario Versa Reversible Single Time Black Tuxedo Automatic at true scale

Versa Reversible Single Time Black Tuxedo Automatic

Diameter

38mm

24mm

Thickness

12.2mm

10.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$1,660

$498

lowest

Movement

Soprod P024

Miyota 6T28

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
24mm
Thickness
12.2mm
10.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Soprod P024
Miyota 6T28
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,660
$498
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Reviews

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Nivada Grenchen F77 SST MK2

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.

Vario Versa Reversible Single Time Black Tuxedo Automatic

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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