Nivada Grenchen Chronoking MecaquartzvsRGM 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 Chronoking Mecaquartz at true scale

Chronoking Mecaquartz

RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs at true scale

Model 455 Classic Chronographs

Diameter

38mm

38.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

13.4mm

lowest

13.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$645

lowest

$7,950

Movement

Seiko VK64

Valjoux 7750

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.2mm
Thickness
13.4mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver Vertical Brushed dial, Applied indexes w/ White Super Luminous, Semi-Glossy White inner ring w/ Black Super Luminous dots.
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Valjoux 7750
Type
Meca-Quartz
Automatic
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$7,950
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Reviews

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

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz

The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz is widely praised for its 38mm case size, vintage aesthetic, and reliable chronograph function, with some owners appreciating its 100m water resistance and the 12:00 date window. Reviewers note extensive Super-LumiNova application for excellent legibility, and the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is considered reliable. Some owners find the watch too small or the case shape not to their liking, while others find it overly complicated. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz highly for its versatile vintage design and reliable chronograph function at its price point.

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.