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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster ValjouxvsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT

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Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Valjoux
MSRP $5,000
Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster Valjoux38mm
Fleuss GMT43mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster Valjoux48h
Fleuss GMT40h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster Valjoux100m
Fleuss GMT150m
MSRP
Chronomaster Valjoux$5,000
Fleuss GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
12.95mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
316L Steel Silver Color Open Case back with Sapphire Glass
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Seiko NH34A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,000
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

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