Nivada Grenchen AutochronvsRGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs

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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 Autochron at true scale

Autochron

RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs at true scale

Model 455 Classic Chronographs

Diameter

38mm

38.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

n/a

13.9mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$2,595

lowest

$7,950

Movement

Valjoux 7750

Valjoux 7750

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.2mm
Thickness
n/a
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Matt Blue Small texture +Super White Lum thick Printed 7506C Super Lum. Dots +White thick Printed logo
n/a
Indices
Baton
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Beat Rate
28 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,595
$7,950
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Nivada Grenchen Autochron

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Autochron for its authentic vintage feel and comfortable wearability, with one owner specifically noting the expansion bracelet's comfort on a 6.5" wrist. A reviewer, however, found the dial texture distracting and the 15.7mm thickness made the watch feel top-heavy. The Nivada Grenchen Autochron is priced at $2,180, which is considered a solid value for its Swiss-made construction. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Nivada Grenchen Autochron to be a well-valued vintage-inspired timepiece, with its wearability and authentic feel being key selling points.

RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs

Owners widely praise RGM watches for their American craftsmanship and special, unusual designs, with one owner finding the tele and tachy scales brilliantly done and perfectly colored. The 38.2mm case size contributes to a diminutive appearance for some, while others find the brand's designs mesmerizing and aspirational. Owners report that RGM watches wear well and garner compliments, with watch experts recognizing the brand's quality. On balance, owners and reviewers rate RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs highly for its unique American craftsmanship and vintage-inspired dial details.

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