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Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
MSRP $2,085
Chronomaster Manual
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Manual
MSRP $1,975

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph38mm
Chronomaster Manual38mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph40h
Chronomaster Manual45h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph100m
Chronomaster Manual100m
MSRP
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph$2,085
Chronomaster Manual$1,975

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
15.85mm
14.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46mm
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel
Solid

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA Valjoux 7733
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,085
$1,975

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Manual

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Manual as a reasonably sized mechanical chronograph without a module movement. One owner notes the watch sits high on the wrist due to its automatic caseback, leading to some regret. On balance, owners value the Chronomaster Manual for its non-module mechanical chronograph movement in a reasonably sized package.

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