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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster ValjouxvsPhoibos Argo

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Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Valjoux
MSRP $5,000
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster Valjoux38mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster Valjoux48h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster Valjoux100m
Argo200m
MSRP
Chronomaster Valjoux$5,000
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
316L Steel Silver Color Open Case back with Sapphire Glass
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,000
$345

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux

The Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster is praised for its vintage aesthetic and versatility, with the Aventurine Blue variant offering a unique starry dial and world time bezel. Owners note the sub-dials are small and difficult to read, and the Sellita SW510 movement exhibits rotor wobble and hand play. The $5,000 price point is a significant increase from previous reissues. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster highly for its vintage aesthetic and unique dial options, despite some concerns about sub-dial legibility and movement characteristics.

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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