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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster ValjouxvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Valjoux
MSRP $5,000
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster Valjoux38mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster Valjoux48h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster Valjoux100m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Chronomaster Valjoux$5,000
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
316L Steel Silver Color Open Case back with Sapphire Glass
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,000
$499

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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 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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