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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster ManualvsVario Futurist

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Chronomaster Manual
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Manual
MSRP $1,975
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster Manual38mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster Manual45h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster Manual100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Chronomaster Manual$1,975
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
14.55mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
White
Purple
Lume
x1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA Valjoux 7733
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,975
$648

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Manual

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Manual as a reasonably sized mechanical chronograph without a module movement. One owner notes the watch sits high on the wrist due to its automatic caseback, leading to some regret. On balance, owners value the Chronomaster Manual for its non-module mechanical chronograph movement in a reasonably sized package.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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