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Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage ValjouxvsPhoibos Argo

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Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronoking Vintage Valjoux
MSRP $4,900
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux38mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux48h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux100m
Argo200m
MSRP
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux$4,900
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.95mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Matt Black w/ Gradient Orange + Super 1345C Lum. Applied Indexes + Embossed White Printed LogoSmall eyes: Debossed Light Beige 7506C CD track + Black Print
Yellow
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
SII NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$345

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What people say

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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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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