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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster ValjouxvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Valjoux
MSRP $5,000
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster Valjoux38mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster Valjoux48h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster Valjoux100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Chronomaster Valjoux$5,000
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.95mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
316L Steel Silver Color Open Case back with Sapphire Glass
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,000
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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