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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster ValjouxvsRolex Cosmograph Daytona

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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.

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Owners widely praise the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona for its exceptional proportions and comfort on the wrist, with many finding its 40mm case and bracelet to be perfectly balanced and wearable. Reviewers note a tweaked dial for improved legibility and a new ceramic bezel with a steel ring on the ref. 126500. However, some owners find the watch underwhelming in person and criticize the sub-dial placement, screw-down pushers, and high market value, with one reviewer finding the retail price steep compared to other iconic chronographs. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting superior accuracy and others noting a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its wearability and refined finishing, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

From video reviewers

The 18k yellow gold case and Cerachrom bezel are frequently cited strengths. The Oysterflex bracelet also received multiple mentions.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster Valjoux38mm
Cosmograph Daytona40mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster Valjoux48h
Cosmograph Daytona72h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster Valjoux100m
Cosmograph Daytona100m
MSRP
Chronomaster Valjoux$5,000
Cosmograph Daytona$16,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
18 kt yellow gold
Caseback
316L Steel Silver Color Open Case back with Sapphire Glass
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Turquoise
Indices
Index
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Chromalight

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
4131
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
0
47
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,000
$16,900
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