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Nivada Grenchen · Chronomaster

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

Ref. Chronomaster 38mm · Chronograph

$2,085In stock
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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
15.85mm
Lug-to-lug
48.5mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water resistance
100m
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
White
Lume
x1

Movement

Type
Automatic
Beat rate
4 vph
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
2
Bezel
tachymeter
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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Owners widely appreciate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph for its perfect 38mm size and faithful vintage reproduction, with one owner finding its worn bezel enhances its appeal. Reviewers praise its unique "baked" tropical dial, which mimics patina without the risks of a vintage piece. However, one owner reported a feeling of poor construction and lighter-than-expected weight, while another regretted the automatic caseback causing the watch to sit high on the wrist. The chronograph's 100m water resistance is noted as a slight limitation. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph highly for its excellent vintage aesthetic and unique dial that offers the enjoyment of a tropical watch without the associated risks.

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