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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster ManualvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Chronomaster Manual
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Manual
MSRP $1,975
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster Manual38mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster Manual45h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster Manual100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Chronomaster Manual$1,975
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
14.55mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
x1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA Valjoux 7733
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,975
$679

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What people say

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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