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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse PandavsVario Futurist

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The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada GrenchenThe Panda / Reverse Panda
MSRP $4,900
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Panda / Reverse Panda38mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
The Panda / Reverse Panda48h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
The Panda / Reverse Panda100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
The Panda / Reverse Panda$4,900
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13.75mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
White
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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