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Citizen Zenshin MechanicalvsNivada Grenchen Autochron

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Zenshin Mechanical
CitizenZenshin Mechanical
MSRP $488
Autochron
Nivada GrenchenAutochron
MSRP $2,495

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zenshin Mechanical40.5mm
Autochron38mm
Power Reserve
Zenshin Mechanical40h
Autochron42h
Water Resistance
Zenshin Mechanical100m
Autochron200m
MSRP
Zenshin Mechanical$488
Autochron$2,495

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Matt Blue Small texture +Super White Lum thick Printed 7506C Super Lum. Dots +White thick Printed logo
Indices
Applied
Baton
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8213
ETA Valjoux 7750
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$2,495

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What people say

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Citizen Zenshin Mechanical

The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is widely praised for its exceptional value, lightweight and scratch-resistant Super Titanium case, and superb, textured dials. Owners and reviewers highlight the refined finishing and comfortable wearability due to the titanium construction and integrated bracelet design. The 60-hour power reserve automatic movement is noted as a strong point, with some finding the accuracy to be precise while others desire tighter tolerances. The integrated bracelet limits strap changes, and opinions on the bracelet and clasp quality are mixed, with some finding them cheap-feeling and others appreciating the design. The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is priced around EUR 499, though one owner reported a purchase price of €360. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical highly for its impressive cost-benefit ratio and attractive, comfortable design.

Nivada Grenchen Autochron

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Autochron's dial, with one owner calling it amazing. The Autochron Mechaquartz is noted for its squared profile and the comfort of its expansion bracelet on smaller wrists.

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