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Nivada Grenchen Chronoking MecaquartzvsBrew Super Metric

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What people say

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

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz for its versatile 38mm size, retro racing design, and excellent finishing for its price point. The reliable Seiko mecaquartz movement is frequently highlighted, as is the watch's 100M water resistance and extensive Super-LumiNova for legibility. Some owners appreciate the 12:00 date window and the satisfying mechanical-feeling chronograph reset. However, one owner found the 38mm case too small for their wrist. The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz is available starting at $479. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz highly for its vintage aesthetic and robust build at an accessible price.

Brew Super Metric

Owners widely praise the Brew Super Metric's unique, asymmetrical, and colorful 70s-inspired design, with many appreciating its finishing and dial details for the price. Some owners find the integrated bracelet can be a hair-puller, and the watch wears larger than its 36mm dimensions due to the square case and bracelet. The lume is noted as weak, and some find the dial graphics busy, though others love the colorful, essence-keeping 2.0 design. On balance, owners rate the Brew Super Metric highly for its distinctive style and value, with many finding it a fun and comfortable daily wearer.

From video reviewers

The Brew Super Metric's Meca-Quartz Chrono functionality is one of the best the reviewer has seen. The watch's unique design is a key part of its charm. The Seiko meca-quartz caliber contributes to its value for the price. The lume could be improved, as it's not as bright as some other watches in its class. The price may not be the cheapest option in its class.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronoking Mecaquartz38mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
Chronoking Mecaquartz
Super Metric
Water Resistance
Chronoking Mecaquartz100m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
Chronoking Mecaquartz$610
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
13.4mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
19.85mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

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.
Fine-Texture

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Seiko VK68
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$610
$475
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