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Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage ValjouxvsStraton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

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Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronoking Vintage Valjoux
MSRP $4,900
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux38mm
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux48h
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Water Resistance
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux100m
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
MSRP
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux$4,900
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
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
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Miyota 6S21
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$349

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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.

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

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