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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster ManualvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Manual

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Manual as a reasonably sized mechanical chronograph without a module movement. One owner notes the watch sits high on the wrist due to its automatic caseback, leading to some regret. On balance, owners value the Chronomaster Manual for its non-module mechanical chronograph movement in a reasonably sized package.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition is praised for its vintage racing concept, applied markers, and dial that shifts from cream to silver with orange accents. Owners appreciate the Datsun logo, dual crowns, and internal countdown bezel, with some noting Seiko's finishing is top-notch. However, some find the dial text cluttered, particularly "automatic 3 days," and consider the price point too high. The watch features a 42mm black-coated stainless steel case, an external tachymeter bezel, and Seiko's 8R48 automatic chronograph movement with a 45-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition well for its unique vintage concept and quality finishing, though price remains a point of contention for some.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster Manual38mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition39.5mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster Manual45h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster Manual100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Chronomaster Manual$1,975
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition$1,150

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.55mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44.5mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Lume
x1
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA Valjoux 7733
6R55
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
72h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,975
$1,150
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