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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse PandavsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada GrenchenThe Panda / Reverse Panda
MSRP $4,900
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Panda / Reverse Panda38mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
The Panda / Reverse Panda48h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
The Panda / Reverse Panda100m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
The Panda / Reverse Panda$4,900
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Anacapa

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$699

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What people say

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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.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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