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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic ChronographvsYema Navygraf Chrono

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Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
MSRP $2,085
Navygraf Chrono
YemaNavygraf Chrono
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph38mm
Navygraf Chrono40mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph40h
Navygraf Chrono40h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph100m
Navygraf Chrono100m
MSRP
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph$2,085
Navygraf Chrono$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
15.85mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Navy
Lume
x1
None

Movement

2 specs
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,085
$1,999

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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.

Yema Navygraf Chrono

Owners praise the Yema Navygraf Chrono for its handsome, versatile design and the value offered by its Valjoux 7750 movement. A reviewer notes the 40mm case's fully polished finish, which some feel clashes with its sporty aesthetic, and mentions its 13.9mm thickness is noticeable. One owner reported wearing the Yema Navygraf Chrono for two months without issues, receiving compliments. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Yema Navygraf Chrono to be a good-looking and well-specced watch for its price.

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