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Nivada Grenchen AutochronvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Autochron
Nivada GrenchenAutochron
MSRP $2,495
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Autochron38mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Autochron42h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Autochron200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Autochron$2,495
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
38mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA Valjoux 7750
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
28 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,495
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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