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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster ValjouxvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Valjoux
MSRP $5,000
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster Valjoux38mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster Valjoux48h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster Valjoux100m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Chronomaster Valjoux$5,000
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
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

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,000
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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