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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse PandavsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada GrenchenThe Panda / Reverse Panda
MSRP $4,900
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Panda / Reverse Panda38mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
The Panda / Reverse Panda48h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
The Panda / Reverse Panda100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
The Panda / Reverse Panda$4,900
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
13.75mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$328

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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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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