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Nivada Grenchen AutochronvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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Autochron
Nivada GrenchenAutochron
MSRP $2,495
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Autochron38mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Autochron42h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
Autochron200m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Autochron$2,495
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
38mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA Valjoux 7750
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
28 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,495
$650

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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