Side by side

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage ValjouxvsNodus Sector II Sport

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

Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronoking Vintage Valjoux
MSRP $4,900
Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux38mm
Sector II Sport38mm
Power Reserve
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux48h
Sector II Sport41h
Water Resistance
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux100m
Sector II Sport100m
MSRP
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux$4,900
Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Thickness
12.95mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
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
Glossy
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
41h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$525

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux vs Nodus Sector II Sport 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.

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.

Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

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.