1/1/2024 0 Comments Nivada chronomaster vintageUntil then I'll keep my eye open for a hidden gem. i will have to wait for the bubble to burst. I want a Nivada Grenchen Aviator but maybe. People if a vintage watch has a chronograph dial and has a "crappy" manual movement does not make it worth $1000, let alone $1500. Most of what i see is a push to over price and over value, common pieces. The forums say the new emerging watch owners will be normal average people not the ultra wealthy who are looking for "one off" pieces. I hear watch sites speak of if the watch industry is to survives its going to have to reach a new demographic. These blogs ruin the opportunity for you and I the average guy to own such pieces. This watch has had the misfortune to be mentioned by Hodinkee and Worn and Wound. I know that its not a reasonable purchase for me yet i still love this watch. These mass produced vintaged pieces are not rare and come up every single day on the internet. Can i justify $2,000 for a Nivada Grenchen, no I can't, and will not. I really like this watch and would love to add it to my very small collection but what i struggle with is the crazy bubble we find ourselves in today. I'm aware that many NG are running various movements Valjoux 72, Valjoux 92 or Valjoux 23 but most are not sold with this in mind. This could put you at over $4000 to $5,000. Prices says nothing of it's condition, i seen non serviced watches that need total restoration. Let's fast forward a year later this watch price range $1500 to $3000 and up. I could not bite the bullet, besides could purchase it anytime. So because my love affair with this watch had not fully blossomed. About a little over a year ago this watch could be had for $800 to $1000. I know I'm not alone and there are many others who feel the same emotions about this piece. What I have for this watch borders on love, but not quite There is something cool about this watch and it's vintage appeal. I love those vintage arrow hands and the classic bezel. So let me say i really like the Nivada Grenchen Chronograph Aviator chronomaster sea diver.
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