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Lorier ZephyrvsNivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

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

Zephyr
LorierZephyr
MSRP $549
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronoking Vintage Valjoux
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zephyr36mm
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux38mm
Power Reserve
Zephyr40h
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux48h
Water Resistance
Zephyr
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux100m
MSRP
Zephyr$549
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux$4,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$4,900

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What people say

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Lorier Zephyr

Owners widely praise the Lorier Zephyr for its stunning guilloche-style dial, refined and perfectly sized unique case shape, and comfortable wearability. The Miyota 9 series movement is noted by owners as being a little noisy, with a rotor whirring audible on quick hand movements. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Zephyr highly for its distinctive dial and case design at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch's vintage aesthetic and value for money are praised. The bracelet's refinement and perceived rattle are noted as a drawback.

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.

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