Nivada Grenchen DepthmastervsZRC 1904 SMOKE

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster at true scale

Depthmaster

ZRC 1904 SMOKE at true scale

SMOKE

Diameter

39mm

39mm

Thickness

13mm

lowest

13.8mm

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

300m

Power Reserve

38h

41h

highest

MSRP

$1,100

lowest

$3,090

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Thickness
13mm
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
1000m
300m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Orange
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
38h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,100
$3,090
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster for its terrific build quality and vintage charm, noting it looks and feels similar to the original 1960s model and features a reasonable lug-to-lug measurement. Some reviewers highlight its impressive 1000m water resistance within a compact 39mm case and eye-catching dials, with one specific collaboration lauded for its unique seconds hand and charismatic case. However, opinions are split on sizing, with some finding the 39mm case small and wearing on the smaller side, while others praise it as perfect for smaller wrists. One owner found the build quality underwhelming, suggesting alternatives, and another described the folded steel bracelet as having sharp edges. Some also note that certain numeral designs appear rushed, and a specific collaboration's rubber strap was difficult to adjust.

ZRC 1904 SMOKE

The ZRC 1904 SMOKE is praised for its high-quality workmanship and guilloché dial. One observer found its appearance to be thick. It features a 39mm hexagonal stainless steel case, a tropicalized gradient dial, and a Sellita SW200-1 movement adjusted to +/-7 seconds/day, retaining 300m water resistance and a unique 6 o'clock crown with an articulated module for protection. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the ZRC 1904 SMOKE well for its build quality and distinctive dial.