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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic ChronographvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

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Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
MSRP $2,085
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph38mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph40h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph100m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
MSRP
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph$2,085
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
15.85mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
60m
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
x1
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,085
$1,300

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic 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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto is praised for its high-accuracy quartz movement, with owners noting its comfort and reliable performance. Reviewers highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, featuring a sandblasted steel case, tritium tubes for constant low-light visibility, and 100-meter water resistance. One owner finds the 41mm case runs a bit small. The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto utilizes an ETA F06.412 quartz movement with a claimed accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year and includes a GMT bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto highly for its comfortable wear and dependable, high-accuracy quartz movement.

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