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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster ValjouxvsYema Flygraf Pilot

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Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Valjoux
MSRP $5,000
Flygraf Pilot
YemaFlygraf Pilot
MSRP $990

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster Valjoux38mm
Flygraf Pilot38.5mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster Valjoux48h
Flygraf Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster Valjoux100m
Flygraf Pilot100m
MSRP
Chronomaster Valjoux$5,000
Flygraf Pilot$990

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.95mm
8.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
316L Steel Silver Color Open Case back with Sapphire Glass
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Sellita SW200
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,000
$990

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What people say

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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.

Yema Flygraf Pilot

Owners praise the Yema Flygraf Pilot's legible Type A dial, functional industrial aesthetic, and wearable 39mm/40mm size. Some owners report concerns with Yema's customer service and quality control, while others find the in-house movement acceptable. The titanium case scratches more easily, and the bracelet's pin-and-collar system and long links are noted drawbacks. Accuracy figures range from +8 to +/- 10 seconds per day. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Flygraf Pilot's design and wearability, though some express caution due to past quality control and customer service issues.

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