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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster ValjouxvsYema Navygraf Chrono

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Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Valjoux
MSRP $5,000
Navygraf Chrono
YemaNavygraf Chrono
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster Valjoux38mm
Navygraf Chrono40mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster Valjoux48h
Navygraf Chrono40h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster Valjoux100m
Navygraf Chrono100m
MSRP
Chronomaster Valjoux$5,000
Navygraf Chrono$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.95mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
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

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,000
$1,999

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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 Navygraf Chrono

Owners praise the Yema Navygraf Chrono for its handsome, versatile design and the value offered by its Valjoux 7750 movement. A reviewer notes the 40mm case's fully polished finish, which some feel clashes with its sporty aesthetic, and mentions its 13.9mm thickness is noticeable. One owner reported wearing the Yema Navygraf Chrono for two months without issues, receiving compliments. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Yema Navygraf Chrono to be a good-looking and well-specced watch for its price.

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