Side by side

anOrdain FabrikvsNivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fabrik
anOrdainFabrik
MSRP $1,810
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronoking Vintage Valjoux
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik38mm
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux38mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik68h
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux48h
Water Resistance
Fabrik50m
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux100m
MSRP
Fabrik$1,810
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Thickness
11mm
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Fabrik
Matt Black w/ Gradient Orange + Super 1345C Lum. Applied Indexes + Embossed White Printed LogoSmall eyes: Debossed Light Beige 7506C CD track + Black Print

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Valjoux 23
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
68h
48h
Jewels
25
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,810
$4,900

Follow this matchup

Get a note when anOrdain Fabrik vs Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

anOrdain Fabrik

Owners are divided on the anOrdain Fabrik, with some appreciating its value and German-made dial, while others feel it deviates from the brand's core identity. One owner praises the purple lacquer dial as a unique conversation starter. Some commenters find the 38mm size small for larger wrists, preferring a larger option. Overall, owners are split on the anOrdain Fabrik, with its value and dial design being points of appreciation and contention.

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux is widely praised for its faithful vintage-inspired design, featuring flat-top pump pushers and drilled lug holes, and is considered an excellent value under €2K. Some reviewers note the faux patina indexes can appear too yellow. The 38mm steel case with extended lugs wears larger than its diameter suggests. The Chronoking Mecaquartz, specifically, is highlighted for its textured dial, sunken subdials, and overall dimensions that make it punch above its $579 weight. On balance, reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux highly for its vintage aesthetic and strong value proposition.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.