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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse PandavsStraton Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

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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.

Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

Owners widely praise the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch for its great retro feel, TV-shaped case, and fun color combinations. The automatic version is reported to be accurate at approximately +2 seconds per day. The meca-quartz model starts at $320, while the automatic is around $800 with a bracelet, both featuring a 40.8mm lug-to-lug measurement for wearability. Owners consider the quartz version reasonably priced, with its value linked to its mechanical movement. Overall, owners rate the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch highly for its retro aesthetic and wearability at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Panda / Reverse Panda38mm
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch42mm
Power Reserve
The Panda / Reverse Panda48h
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
Water Resistance
The Panda / Reverse Panda100m
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch100m
MSRP
The Panda / Reverse Panda$4,900
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13.75mm
15.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
40.8mm
Lug Width
16mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Valjoux ETA7750
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
0h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$599
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