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Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage ValjouxvsBoldr The Boys

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Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronoking Vintage Valjoux
MSRP $4,900
The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux38mm
The Boys38mm
Power Reserve
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux48h
The Boys40h
Water Resistance
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux100m
The Boys200m
MSRP
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux$4,900
The Boys$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Thickness
12.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
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
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Seiko NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$299

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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.

Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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