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Nivada Grenchen DepthmastervsCincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

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Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster

Owners widely report terrific build quality and a feel similar to the 1960s original, with some appreciating its reasonable lug-to-lug and better-than-expected appearance in person. The compact 39mm case is praised for its wearability, especially on smaller wrists, and offers impressive 1,000m water resistance. However, the Soprod P024 movement's 38-hour power reserve is a point of criticism, as is a bezel that can be difficult to grip and weak lume. Some owners find the watch wears on the smaller side, and the date complication is seen by one owner as detracting from the design. The "Pacman" variant is noted as polarizing, with one owner questioning their purchase, while the "Ghost Purple" variant's 30 and 45 numerals are described as having a rushed aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster highly for its faithful reissue, impressive water resistance, and comfortable wearability at a competitive price.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depthmaster39mm
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Depthmaster38h
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
Water Resistance
Depthmaster1,000m
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
MSRP
Depthmaster$1,050
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Lume
Super-LumiNova
X1 C3

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
65h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$895
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