Nivada Grenchen Chronoking MecaquartzvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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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

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph at true scale

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

13.4mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$645

$328

lowest

Movement

Seiko VK64

Seiko VK64

Case

7 specs
Thickness
13.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
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.
Black

Movement

1 specs
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$328
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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its elegant, art deco-inspired tuxedo dial and its value as an affordable chronograph option. Some owners note a criticism regarding the differing fonts used for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand in favor of a 24-hour sub-dial. The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph features a Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz movement, a sapphire crystal, and measures 38mm in diameter. Overall, owners rate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph highly for its attractive design and accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The Art Deco aesthetic is a key strength. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is also consistently mentioned.

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