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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster ValjouxvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Valjoux
MSRP $5,000
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster Valjoux38mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster Valjoux48h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster Valjoux100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Chronomaster Valjoux$5,000
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
316L Steel Silver Color Open Case back with Sapphire Glass
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,000
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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