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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse PandavsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada GrenchenThe Panda / Reverse Panda
MSRP $4,900
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Panda / Reverse Panda38mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
The Panda / Reverse Panda48h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
The Panda / Reverse Panda100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
The Panda / Reverse Panda$4,900
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.75mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
16mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Domed Sapphire

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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