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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph — White
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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

Ref. Chronomaster 38mm
Chronograph

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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Case
38mm
Power Reserve
—
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
100m
Crystal
Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter38mm
Thickness15.85mm
Lug-to-Lug48.5mm
Lug Width20mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
FinishBrushed + Polished
Water Resistance100m
Caseback316L Stainless Steel
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
Dial ColorWhite
Lumex1
04

Movement

TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate4 vph (0.0Hz)
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsGMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
05

Design Language

Dial styleMatte
Sub-dials2
BezelTachymeter
Bracelet / strapLug-attached bracelet
HandsBaton
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