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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse PandavsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada GrenchenThe Panda / Reverse Panda
MSRP $4,900
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Panda / Reverse Panda38mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
The Panda / Reverse Panda48h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
The Panda / Reverse Panda100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
The Panda / Reverse Panda$4,900
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13.75mm
13mm
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
Green

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Miyota 9075
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$935

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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 G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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