Side by side

Nivada Grenchen AutochronvsGrand Seiko SBGA469

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Autochron
Nivada GrenchenAutochron
MSRP $2,495
SBGA469
Grand SeikoSBGA469
MSRP $5,600

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Autochron38mm
SBGA46941mm
Power Reserve
Autochron42h
SBGA46972h
Water Resistance
Autochron200m
SBGA469100m
MSRP
Autochron$2,495
SBGA469$5,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
38mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Matt Blue Small texture +Super White Lum thick Printed 7506C Super Lum. Dots +White thick Printed logo
Black
Indices
Baton
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA Valjoux 7750
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
28 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,495
$5,600

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Nivada Grenchen Autochron vs Grand Seiko SBGA469 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Nivada Grenchen Autochron

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Autochron's dial, with one owner calling it amazing. The Autochron Mechaquartz is noted for its squared profile and the comfort of its expansion bracelet on smaller wrists.

Grand Seiko SBGA469

The Grand Seiko SBGA469 is widely praised for its textured indigo dial, described as cobalt with exceptional depth and a subtle "rock pattern" evoking Katsuiro indigo, which some find more appealing than a plain blue. Owners appreciate the Zaratsu polished stainless steel case and the practical, albeit divisive, power reserve indicator. The watch measures 41mm with a 49mm lug-to-lug, making it suitable for smaller wrists. It houses the Spring Drive Caliber 9R65, offering 72 hours of power reserve and accuracy rated at +/- 1 second per day or +/- 15 seconds per month. The case is 100m water-resistant with a screw-down crown. One owner notes the watch scratches easily. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGA469 for its striking textured dial and refined finishing.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.