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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda

Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda owners praise the watch's finishing and value, with the élaboré grade Sellita SW510-M movement running accurately at +1s/day. Some owners desire a larger case size, and opinions are split on the straight end links of the Forstner-manufactured Flat-Link bracelet, though the beads of rice bracelet is generally well-regarded. The manual wound movement offers approximately 63 hours of power reserve. Overall, owners rate Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda highly for its attractive design and finishing at its price point.

Brew Retrograph

The Brew Retrograph is widely praised for its unique 1970s "TV Dial" aesthetic, thin profile, and comfortable wearability, with owners appreciating its well-finished rectangular case featuring alternating polishing and brushing, and its sunburst dials with contrasting matte subdials. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement for its solid performance, instantaneous chronograph reset with good tactile feel, and quartz accuracy, all at an affordable price point. Some owners note the lack of a running second hand and that the date change is not instant, while one owner found the strap needed improvement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Brew Retrograph highly for its distinctive design and excellent value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and the satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Panda / Reverse Panda38mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
The Panda / Reverse Panda48h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
The Panda / Reverse Panda100m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
The Panda / Reverse Panda$4,900
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
13.75mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
16mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Cobalt Blue Sunburst

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
0h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$375
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