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Maen Manhattan 40 MSDvsNivada Grenchen Autochron

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Manhattan 40 MSD
MaenManhattan 40 MSD
MSRP $1,249
Autochron
Nivada GrenchenAutochron
MSRP $2,495

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 40 MSD40mm
Autochron38mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 40 MSD40h
Autochron42h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40 MSD100m
Autochron200m
MSRP
Manhattan 40 MSD$1,249
Autochron$2,495

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
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
MSD.01
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
Sellita SW200-1
ETA Valjoux 7750
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,249
$2,495

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 40 MSD

The Maen Manhattan 40 MSD is widely praised for its refined, architectural design, particularly its slim 9.6mm case, integrated bracelet that feels engineered as part of the case, and highly finished surfaces. Owners specifically highlight the stunning jade dial and the Midnight Blue dial's transformation in sunlight. The 70s-inspired integrated bracelet is noted as thin yet strong, and the 100m water resistance is a concrete feature. However, some enthusiasts find the 49.3mm lug-to-lug measurement too large for a retro-inspired rectangular watch, suggesting it wears large, while others with larger wrists appreciate the option, and some feel it wears smaller than its dimensions imply. The Sellita SW200 movement has a 38-hour power reserve, and the printed logo appears flat against the applied indices, with the integrated bracelet limiting strap change options.

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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