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Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage ValjouxvsBoldr Odyssey Bronze

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Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronoking Vintage Valjoux
MSRP $4,900
Odyssey Bronze
BoldrOdyssey Bronze
MSRP $649

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux38mm
Odyssey Bronze45.5mm
Power Reserve
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux48h
Odyssey Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux100m
Odyssey Bronze500m
MSRP
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux$4,900
Odyssey Bronze$649

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
45.5mm
Thickness
12.95mm
16.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
500m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Matt Black w/ Gradient Orange + Super 1345C Lum. Applied Indexes + Embossed White Printed LogoSmall eyes: Debossed Light Beige 7506C CD track + Black Print
Auburn
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$649

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

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.

Boldr Odyssey Bronze

The Boldr Odyssey Bronze is widely praised for its robust, ship-like aesthetic and substantial feel, with its meteorite dial and OEM Horween strap highlighted as unique features. Owners feel the style, fit, finish, and specifications compensate for criticisms regarding the movements used at its price point. On balance, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Bronze highly for its distinctive aesthetic and quality finishing.

From video reviewers

The 500m water resistance and Lumicast lume are standout features. The 45mm+ case size is a drawback for some wrists.

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