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Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage ValjouxvsZelos Nova 37

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Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronoking Vintage Valjoux
MSRP $4,900
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux38mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux48h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux$4,900
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
12.95mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Domed Sapphire
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
Salmon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
ETA 7001
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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