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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse PandavsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada GrenchenThe Panda / Reverse Panda
MSRP $4,900
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Panda / Reverse Panda38mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
The Panda / Reverse Panda48h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
The Panda / Reverse Panda100m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
The Panda / Reverse Panda$4,900
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$699

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda

Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda owners praise the watch's finishing and value, with the élaboré grade Sellita SW510-M movement running accurately at +1s/day. Some owners desire a larger case size, and opinions are split on the straight end links of the Forstner-manufactured Flat-Link bracelet, though the beads of rice bracelet is generally well-regarded. The manual wound movement offers approximately 63 hours of power reserve. Overall, owners rate Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda highly for its attractive design and finishing at its price point.

Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

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