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Geckota Classic ChronotimervsNivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux

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Classic Chronotimer
GeckotaClassic Chronotimer
MSRP $499
Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Valjoux
MSRP $5,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Chronotimer41.5mm
Chronomaster Valjoux38mm
Power Reserve
Classic Chronotimer40h
Chronomaster Valjoux48h
Water Resistance
Classic Chronotimer100m
Chronomaster Valjoux100m
MSRP
Classic Chronotimer$499
Chronomaster Valjoux$5,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.35mm
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Open Case back with Sapphire Glass

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$5,000

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What people say

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Geckota Classic Chronotimer

Owners widely praise the Geckota Classic Chronotimer for its appealing and distinct yet classic design, with many receiving compliments on its unique look. Enthusiasts highlight the hand-wound mechanical movement as a positive feature, noting the movements appear to be solid workhorses. Some owners find the Geckota Classic Chronotimer comfortable and fun to wear, appreciating its funky aesthetic and how well it contrasts with different straps. However, one owner reports the Chronotimer wears large on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Classic Chronotimer highly for its beautiful and distinct design that garners frequent compliments.

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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