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anOrdain FabrikvsNivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux

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Fabrik
anOrdainFabrik
MSRP $1,810
Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Valjoux
MSRP $5,000

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik38mm
Chronomaster Valjoux38mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik68h
Chronomaster Valjoux48h
Water Resistance
Fabrik50m
Chronomaster Valjoux100m
MSRP
Fabrik$1,810
Chronomaster Valjoux$5,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Thickness
11mm
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Open Case back with Sapphire Glass

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Fabrik
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Valjoux 23
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
68h
48h
Jewels
25
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,810
$5,000

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What people say

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anOrdain Fabrik

Owners are divided on the anOrdain Fabrik, with some appreciating its value and German-made dial, while others feel it deviates from the brand's core identity. One owner praises the purple lacquer dial as a unique conversation starter. Some commenters find the 38mm size small for larger wrists, preferring a larger option. Overall, owners are split on the anOrdain Fabrik, with its value and dial design being points of appreciation and contention.

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.

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