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Browse/Alternatives/Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Finding alternatives to

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$5,000
ComplicationsGMTChronograph
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux is the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux ($4,900) — shared caliber (Valjoux 23) and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow at $2,085 (vs $5,000 for the Chronomaster Valjoux) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph ($10,100) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutramicro

1956 Chrono

4 variants · 1956
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,060MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Wolbrook JetFlyer Automatic Chronograph
Wolbrookmicro

JetFlyer Automatic Chronograph

4 variants · JetFlyer
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Furlan Marri Flyback
Furlan Marrimicro

Flyback

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$3,107MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic Chrono
Echo/Neutramicro

Averau Ceramic Chrono

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
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Geckota Classic Chronotimer
Geckotamicro
Chronotimer

Classic Chronotimer

5 variants · Chronotimer
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Geckota GT Racing Chronograph
Geckotamicro

GT Racing Chronograph

3 variants · GT Racing
40mm·Quartz
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
Variomicro

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

6 variants · Empire
38mm·Quartz
$328MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Depancel Allure
Depancelmicro

Allure

8 variants
39mm·Manual
$754MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Dan Henry 1962
Dan Henrymicro

1962

5 variants · Ref. DH62-38M-F1
39mm·Quartz
$280MSRP
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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph
Hemelmicro
Air Support

HFC Mechanical Chronograph

15 variants · Air Support
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Duxot Accelero Automatic Chronograph Luminara Limited Edition
Duxotmicro

Accelero Automatic Chronograph Luminara Limited Edition

4 variants · Accelero Automatic
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$995MSRP
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Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH
Lorcamicro

MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

3 variants
37mm·Automatic·510m WR
$2,750MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada Grenchen

Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada Grenchen

The Panda / Reverse Panda

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,900MSRP
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Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
Yema

Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

2 variants · Meangraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,790MSRP
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Omega Speedmaster First Omega in Space Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 39 7mm
Omega

Speedmaster First Omega in Space Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 39 7mm

3 variants · Speedmaster
39.7mm·Manual
$8,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm

8 variants · Speedmaster
42mm·Manual
$7,400MSRP
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Breitling Premier B09 Chronograph 40
Breitling

Premier B09 Chronograph 40

3 variants · Premier
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$9,950MSRP
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Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm
Norqain

Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,645MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph

6 variants · Portugieser
41mm·Automatic
$8,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Longines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK
Longines

SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK

2 variants · Spirit Pilot
39.5mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,550MSRP
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Oris Divers Sixty‑Five Chronograph
Oris

Divers Sixty‑Five Chronograph

2 variants · Divers
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,700MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3914 Portofino Chronograph

4 variants · Portofino
39mm·Automatic
$6,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Mosquito
Breitling

Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Mosquito

Ref. AB01194A/BH54/525X/A20BASA.6
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,050MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Broad Arrow

Ref. 86056M01LC
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,085MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Yema Flygraf Navigator
Yema

Flygraf Navigator

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,199MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

 
41mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$715MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Movado Heritage Calendoplan S
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan S

6 variants · Ref. 3650218
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$907MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

2 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,445MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

5 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Navitimer B01 Chronograph

20 variants · Navitimer
41/43/46mm·Automatic
$10,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

2 variants · Ref. 126500LN
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$16,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute
Breitling

Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute

3 variants · Navitimer
41mm·Manual
$12,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm
Omega

Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

15 variants · Speedmaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Navitimer B01 Chronograph

2 variants · Navitimer
46mm·Automatic
$13,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel

3 variants · Polaris
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$16,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Omega Speedmaster 57 Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 40 5mm
Omega

Speedmaster 57 Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 40 5mm

6 variants · Speedmaster
40.5mm·Manual
$10,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Omega Speedmaster Calibre 321 Chronograph 39 7mm
Omega

Speedmaster Calibre 321 Chronograph 39 7mm

Ref. 311.30.40.30.01.001
39.7mm·Manual
$17,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Zenith Chronomaster Sport
Zenith

Chronomaster Sport

4 variants
41mm·100m WR
$12,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

19 variants · Ref. 126518LN
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$42,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 38.5mm Pink Gold Watch

Ref. 5000H/000R-B059 (X50RH162)
38.5mm·Manual
$72,500MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph

4 variants · Portugieser
41mm·Automatic
$23,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux
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