Furlan Marri MechaquartzvsNivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz at true scale

Mechaquartz

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux at true scale

Chronomaster Valjoux

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.5mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

12.9mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

48h

MSRP

$661

lowest

$5,000

Movement

Seiko VK64

Valjoux 23

Case

6 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
n/a
316L Steel Silver Color Open Case back with Sapphire Glass

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Taupe
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Valjoux 23
Type
Meca-Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
n/a
48h
Jewels
n/a
0
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$661
$5,000
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz

Owners widely praise the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz for its vintage-inspired 38mm case and excellent finishing, with stepped case and dial details noted as captivating. Some owners find the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement's 24-hour subdial to be useless, while others appreciate the brand's craftsmanship and unique dial materials like meteorite. The watch features 50m water resistance and a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coatings. Opinions are split on the value proposition, with some viewing Furlan Marri as an overpriced homage brand and others defending the pricing for its design and finishing. Overall, owners rate the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz highly for its captivating vintage design and impressive finishing at its price point.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux

The Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux is praised for its desirable vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with reviewers highlighting its flat-top pump pushers and drilled lug holes. Owners note the Aventurine Blue variant's unique starry dial and world time bezel. Some find the sub-dials small and difficult to read, and a reviewer points out that the faux patina on the dial indexes may appear too yellow. The watch features a manual-wind Valjoux 23 movement and a 38mm case. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux for its faithful vintage design and practical features at its price point.

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