Iconic & Legendary! Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster 1000m Pacman - Perth WAtch
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- Опубліковано 17 лют 2023
- Review of this great little piece from cult outfit Nivada Grenchen, featuring that iconic dial, the Soprod P024 & 1000m WR!
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NIVADA GRENCHEN Depthmaster White Pacman 14102A (feat. Soprod P024 / ETA 2824-2 base)
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Really like that case, especially the side profile.
It has a simplicity without being boring.
Agreed!
Great to see something a bit different.
Indeed!
Photos and videos can only convey so much. I was immediately positively impressed when I had an opportunity to see and try on wrist at a Worn & Wound Wond-Up. Was one of the few watches that stuck in my head after the watch fair. The case felt very well built and it boggled my mind that such a compact diver could be 1000m.
Eventually I got one. I had to go with the Pac-Man dial and I got the limited edition Revolution Collab version that's all black DLC called the "No Barracuda" .
I agree on just about all your points. The case is very reminiscent of a Panerai... Not the Radiomir, but more like the Luminor and Submersible cause of the lug style. Yes, they could have elevated the quality of the grains of rice style bracelet. The links are ok, though, one side had super tight screws. Messed one of them up sizing.. oh, well. And, the clasp certainly could be updated, too. I'd like a clean simple double pusher deployant.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts - I agree with your points, it's an impressive piece!
Love the look of the dial and the case shape, great review 👌🏻
Thanks mate 👍
Not a bad looking watch 👍 thanks Ivan good review
Thanks James :)
Hmmmm .... it looks like a Vostok !
I suppose it does a bit!
I thought the same thing
I wasn't sure if Vostok borrowed the look from an old Nivada or vice versa but the similarity is there and it doesn't help Nivada.
Very nice I like it it seems like they add some diversity to an oversaturated dive watch Market. That has to be the best spin rate I've seen in quite some time
Haha the next watch I review has a box with a better spin - keep an eye out for it next week :)
I do like it. The timekeeping for the price is not good. I'd be hesitant about that movement choice.......
I’d put that down to poor regulation - most likely not the movement but the watchmakers who put it together
I like the dial and the indices are cool. And it's about the dimensions of an skx013. The bracelet looks nice but the clasp is a letdown at that price. Still very cool.
Great review.
Thanks mate. Quite a bit smaller than the SKX actually.
Thank you for this video. Do you happen to know if servicing this watch is expensive?
It’s a standard dive watch construction with a standard 2824 base movement - shouldn’t be much more to service than any Seiko diver
@@PerthWAtch Thanks. I really like the specs of this one, so I may own one in the near future.
1:58 why does the second jump like that? Issue with movement?
Nah mate, this is a UA-cam video 😄
Really interesting piece, shame about the bracelet but you could always buy it on the strap and fit another one.
Yeah, that’s true
I like the pac-man dial. +20 is a bummer though. And not crazy about the plain bezel.
Yeah it's a bummer... but something easily remedied, fortunately.
Could be wrong but l thought they kept the pressed clasped to stay with the vintage aesthetics. About the small screw heads, l would suggest a smaller screw driver.
Upgrade some parts but don’t upgrade others - you like that move?
Re: screwdriver - don’t be daft, you should use the correct size otherwise you risk “screwing” it up 😂
@@PerthWAtchYeah, I'm a carpenter and know a thing or two about screwdrivers. You seemed concerned about the small screws and l was merely pointing out the need for a small screwdriver to fit as l couldn't grasp why the size of the screw should be an issue. Maybe you were addressing desk jockeys who have the hands on capabilities or a puffer fish.
Smaller screws which require smaller screwdrivers are easier to damage in bracelets like this. That’s a simple fact. And many screwdriver sets may not have a size appropriate for this. Another simple fact.
My hands on skills are better than a puffer fish but I (and many others) have damaged screws in these settings before. The smaller the screw, the more likely.
@@PerthWAtch l would suggest purchasing a set of good quality jewellers screwdrivers. I have never damaged a bracelet resizing it via the screws. There is no shame in being incompetent with tools and if this is the case take it to a jewellers and have them do it for you.
You miss the point and make some wrong assumptions. My comment is also meant as feedback to the company and can serve as a caution to viewers.
People should NOT follow your advice about taking to a jeweller. You obviously haven’t been around watches much - most jewellers will run a higher risk of damaging these screws than me (and many other watch enthusiasts).
what's up, Ivan? hope you & your family are all doing well. Interesting watch you got there. We do not see much of that brand in USA, but I have seen a lot in Mexico and few other Latin countries. I wonder whether it is popular down under where you live. The design aspect of it, it is not my cup of tea and price seems to be bit out of the range, but it is somewhat interesting. However, as you said, the bracelet and clasp look really cheap considering what they are asking. Of course, with that asking price, I would rather buy Tissot or Hamilton...etc
PS: I hardly ever forget to reply my comment, but I guess that you missed one. ha ha. Anyway, take care and see you next time.
Hello Alex! This watch is online only as far as I am aware... not seen in shops here either. I think there is a bit of genuine history and design here to justify the price... certainly much more "off the beaten track" than Tissot anyway! Cheers, Ivan.
More than what I budget for a watch, and it looks like a Vostok, and for that price point that bracelet is a let down from the appearance.
What do you think of just going with strap option?
@@PerthWAtch sometimes you have to actually have a watch in hand to pass an honest judgement but the UA-cam reviews are always an important part of researching a watch before purchasing. My honest opinion is that it’s overpriced, for $950 I don’t think I would be a customer for that watch. Straps would be ok but myself I usually go for a stainless band, just my preference.
I prefer steel bracelets myself also
$400 USD no cent more
$400.99??
Running fast out of the box, and the price over 1000 dollars, you must be joking 🤣
Running fast - you misheard.
Did you know this happens even with watches over 100,000? Time to chose another interest (see what I did there? 😉)
@PerthWAtch thanks, but running fast for a new 1000 dollar watch is crazy. I being fix antique clocks since 1985 herein Ireland. I had the best watches before I got ill, and had to retire. Rolex, Tag, Omega, speedy, Cartier, all gone now. I had the low priced watches that kept rolex time. Eamon in Ireland 🇮🇪
Just copy pasting (with minor edit):
Did you know this happens even with *new* watches over 100,000? ;)
That is not a $1150 watch. Shocking clasp, I don't like the end links, there is no way that is a $200 bracelet. One of the few cases where I would forgo the bracelet and buy one aftermarket instead. So what are you getting for that money? Water resistance. You're paying about a $400 premium for a 1000m rating, plus $200 for the bracelet. This is otherwise a $500-550 watch on leather I would say.
Yeah fair points mate - I think it comes down to how much the brand is worth. I don't know much about them but they do seem to have history. The bracelet is lousy but the case is very good I'd say.
Too small for the average man, unless he has small wrists and arms. Should be minimum 40 mm or preferably 41 mm . I guess they are targeting the Asian market . I agree the bracelet looks . cheap , especially the clasp . They should have done better .
What is “the average man”?
Looks very cartoonish and for that money +20s seems pretty poor. I have a couple of Sellitas and 6 eta 28xx s none of them are anywhere near that.
Sounds like Soprod sucks!
Nice, but not my style. Good review !
Thanks mate!