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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse PandavsVario 1918 Pilot

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The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada GrenchenThe Panda / Reverse Panda
MSRP $4,900
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Panda / Reverse Panda38mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
The Panda / Reverse Panda48h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
The Panda / Reverse Panda100m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
The Panda / Reverse Panda$4,900
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.75mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
16mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Domed Sapphire

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Miyota 8N33
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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