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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse PandavsTissot Telemeter 1938

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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.

Tissot Telemeter 1938

The Tissot Telemeter 1938 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired aesthetic, handsome dial finishing, and value as a mechanical chronograph. Owners and reviewers highlight its balanced dial, the "old-looking" vintage logo, and the attractive two-tone dial variations. The Valjoux A05.231 movement is noted for its 68-hour power reserve, though one owner describes its feel as "alive" and "like its engine." The double-sided anti-reflective coating and the way sunlight interacts with the hands are also appreciated. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as being too large for a retro-inspired watch, with many wishing for a smaller option, and its 30-meter water resistance is considered poor. The pusher feel is described as sharp, though slightly stiff, and one reviewer found the Tissot branding on the dial and crown excessive.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Panda / Reverse Panda38mm
Telemeter 193842mm
Power Reserve
The Panda / Reverse Panda48h
Telemeter 193868h
Water Resistance
The Panda / Reverse Panda100m
Telemeter 193830m
MSRP
The Panda / Reverse Panda$4,900
Telemeter 1938$2,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13.75mm
13.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
16mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Arabic

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Tissot Valjoux A05.231
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
68h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$2,400
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