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Browse/Alternatives/Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Finding alternatives to

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$4,900
ComplicationsGMTChronographDate
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux is the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux ($5,000) — shared caliber (Valjoux 23) and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow at $2,085 (vs $4,900 for the Chronoking Vintage Valjoux) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the Breitling Premier B09 Chronograph 40 ($9,950) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutramicro

1956 Chrono

4 variants · 1956
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,060MSRP
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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver Professional Dive Watch Black & Orange
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

Desk Diver Professional Dive Watch Black & Orange

 
38mm·Manual·200m WR
$750MSRP
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Furlan Marri Flyback
Furlan Marrimicro

Flyback

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$3,107MSRP
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MMI Watches TURRET MARINE CHRONOGRAPH NIMITZ GREY TRC-03
MMI Watchesmicro

TURRET MARINE CHRONOGRAPH NIMITZ GREY TRC-03

 
40mm·Hybrid·100m WR
$485MSRP
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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII
Maenmicro

Skymaster 38 MKIII

9 variants · Skymaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,679MSRP
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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph
Hemelmicro
Air Support

HFC Mechanical Chronograph

15 variants · Air Support
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$550MSRP
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Serket Watch Co Overdrive Chronograph
Serket Watch Comicro

Overdrive Chronograph

8 variants · Ref. SWC2026ODCSG0001
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$499MSRP
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Olech & Wajs Watches CHONOGRAPHE PRECISION
Olech & Wajs Watchesmicro
ow chonographe precision

CHONOGRAPHE PRECISION

 
38mm·Manual
—MSRP
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MMI Watches TURRET MARINE CHRONOGRAPH LEGEND WHITE TRC-01
MMI Watchesmicro

TURRET MARINE CHRONOGRAPH LEGEND WHITE TRC-01

 
40mm·Hybrid·100m WR
$485MSRP
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Wolbrook JetFlyer Automatic Chronograph
Wolbrookmicro

JetFlyer Automatic Chronograph

4 variants · JetFlyer
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
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MMI Watches Turret Marine Chronograph Bismarck Trc 05
MMI Watchesmicro
TURRET MARINE CHRONOGRAPH BISMARCK YELLOW TRC-05

Turret Marine Chronograph Bismarck Trc 05

2 variants
40mm·Hybrid·100m WR
$340MSRP
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Geckota GT Racing Chronograph
Geckotamicro

GT Racing Chronograph

3 variants · GT Racing
40mm·Quartz
$399MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Valjoux

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada Grenchen

The Panda / Reverse Panda

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,900MSRP
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Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
Yema

Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

2 variants · Meangraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,790MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Skipper
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Skipper

Ref. CBS2213.FN6002
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,550MSRP
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Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm
Omega

Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

15 variants · Speedmaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,900MSRP
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Omega Speedmaster First Omega in Space Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 39 7mm
Omega

Speedmaster First Omega in Space Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 39 7mm

3 variants · Speedmaster
39.7mm·Manual
$8,500MSRP
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Bell & Ross BR V2-94 R.S.18
Bell & Ross

BR V2-94 R.S.18

10 variants · BR V2
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,616MSRP
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Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk

Ref. A233802A/L586/535X/A18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,050MSRP
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TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph X Senna
TAG Heuer

Formula 1 Chronograph X Senna

Ref. CBZ2081.FT8092
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,900MSRP
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Oris Divers Sixty‑Five Chronograph
Oris

Divers Sixty‑Five Chronograph

2 variants · Divers
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,700MSRP
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Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Mosquito
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Mosquito

Ref. Y233801A/BI93/535X/A18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph

6 variants · Carrera
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,150MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Broad Arrow

Ref. 86056M01LC
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,085MSRP
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Yema Flygraf Navigator
Yema

Flygraf Navigator

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,199MSRP
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Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

 
41mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,100MSRP
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Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
Yema

Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Yachtingraf
38.5mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

 
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,150MSRP
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TAG Heuer Formula 1
TAG Heuer

Formula 1

10 variants · Ref. WBY1114.FT8084
38mm·Solar·100m WR
$1,950MSRP
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Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
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Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$715MSRP
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Damasko DC66 black
Damaskomicro

DC66 black

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Sinn 105 St Sa UTC
Sinn
Series 105

105 St Sa UTC

2 variants · Series 105
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,998MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Navihawk
Citizen

Promaster Navihawk

5 variants · Promaster
40mm·Solar·200m WR
$446MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Breitling Premier B09 Chronograph 40
Breitling

Premier B09 Chronograph 40

3 variants · Premier
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$9,950MSRP
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Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Navitimer B01 Chronograph

20 variants · Navitimer
41/43/46mm·Automatic
$10,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch

Ref. 5000H/000R-B059 (X50RH162)
38.5mm·Manual
$72,500MSRP
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Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Navitimer B01 Chronograph

2 variants · Navitimer
46mm·Automatic
$13,350MSRP
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TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch
TAG Heuer

Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch

Ref. CAW218F.FC6356
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$10,200MSRP
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Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm

11 variants · Speedmaster
42mm·Manual
$36,100MSRP
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Omega Speedmaster Pilot Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 40 85mm
Omega

Speedmaster Pilot Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 40 85mm

Ref. 332.10.41.51.01.002
40.85mm·Automatic·100m WR
$10,700MSRP
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Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm

4 variants · Speedmaster
42mm·Manual
$13,100MSRP
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel

3 variants · Polaris
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$16,700MSRP
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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

19 variants · Ref. 126518LN
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$42,700MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph

Ref. CBS2240.FC8319
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$24,250MSRP
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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

2 variants · Ref. 126500LN
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$16,900MSRP
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