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Nivada Grenchen · Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

Chronograph

$4,900Sold out
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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
12.95mm
Lug-to-lug
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water resistance
100m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Acrylic
Dial colour
Matt Black w/ Gradient Orange + Super 1345C Lum. Applied Indexes + Embossed White Printed LogoSmall eyes: Debossed Light Beige 7506C CD track + Black Print

Movement

Caliber
Valjoux 23
Type
Manual
Power reserve
48h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
2
Bezel
tachymeter
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux is widely praised for its faithful vintage-inspired design, featuring flat-top pump pushers and drilled lug holes, and is considered an excellent value under €2K. Some reviewers note the faux patina indexes can appear too yellow. The 38mm steel case with extended lugs wears larger than its diameter suggests. The Chronoking Mecaquartz, specifically, is highlighted for its textured dial, sunken subdials, and overall dimensions that make it punch above its $579 weight. On balance, reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux highly for its vintage aesthetic and strong value proposition.

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