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Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage ValjouxvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronoking Vintage Valjoux
MSRP $4,900
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux38mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux48h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux100m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux$4,900
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
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
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$499

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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 Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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