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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic ChronographvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph
MSRP $2,295
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph41mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph$2,295
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
15.85mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
x1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$328

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph for its perfect 41mm size and great finishing, with one owner noting its Elaboré-grade SW510-M movement runs accurately at +1 second per day. The "fauxtina" dial is appreciated for its vintage character, and the watch's versatility is highlighted by its tachymeter, dive bezel, and regatta timer functions. However, one owner found the watch felt poorly put together and lighter than expected. The water resistance is rated at 100m, a reduction from the original model's 200m. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph highly for its vintage aesthetic and versatile complication set.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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