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Nivada Grenchen AutochronvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

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What people say

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph is praised for its handsome, heritage-inspired design with a clean, balanced dial and an external tachymeter bezel. Reviewers highlight the upgraded case and bracelet, noting improved comfort and good value for a well-designed chronograph with an in-house movement. The caliber 8R48 movement features a vertical clutch and column wheel with MEMS technology for durability and precision. Points to consider include the 4:30 date window and a 14.6mm thickness, while the 45-hour power reserve is noted as an area for potential improvement. On balance, reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph to be a solid offering with good value, particularly for its design and in-house movement.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Autochron38mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Autochron42h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph45h
Water Resistance
Autochron200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph100m
MSRP
Autochron$2,495
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
38mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Matt Blue Small texture +Super White Lum thick Printed 7506C Super Lum. Dots +White thick Printed logo
Indices
Baton
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 7750
8R48
Beat Rate
28 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
0
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,495
$2,500
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