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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depthmaster39mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Depthmaster38h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
Water Resistance
Depthmaster1,000m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Depthmaster$1,050
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
50m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Ronda 1062
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$428
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