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Nivada Grenchen DepthmastervsZelos Nova 37

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depthmaster39mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Depthmaster38h
Nova 37
Water Resistance
Depthmaster1,000m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Depthmaster$1,050
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
50m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$899
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