Chronomaster Valjoux 236 Aventurine Blue
$5,0001,269
38 mm100 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Nivada Chronomaster Valjoux 236 Aventurine Blue is a delightful blend of modern design and vintage charm, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts alike. Its limited production adds a layer of exclusivity, while the aventurine dial truly stands out in any light. At this price point, it represents excellent value for a superbly crafted piece of horological art.
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Mechanical poetry under a starry dial. This edition of the Chronomaster Valjoux 236 brings a celestial twist to a historic chronograph. Beneath the shimmering aventurine blue dial lies the legendary Valjoux 236 VZ movement — a hand-wound column-wheel chronograph produced from 1916 to 1974 and revered for its reliability, beauty, and mechanical sophistication. The movement is more than a mechanism — it’s a piece of horological heritage. And in this edition, its vintage soul is matched with a strikingly modern aesthetic. The deep blue aventurine dial glows with Super-LumiNova, giving it the look of a starlit sky. A refined blue leather strap completes the ensemble. Crafted using fully restored, new old-stock Valjoux 236 calibers, this timepiece feels like owning a pristine vintage watch with…
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Everyday water resistance (100m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Versatile 38mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 38 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a 46.5 mm lug-to-lug suits most wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- 86059M21
- Released
- 2025
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 38 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 46.5 mm
- Thickness
- 12.9 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel 316
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Dial colour
- blue
- Dial finish
- Aventurine
- Indices
- Thick printed luminous indexes
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- leather
- Functions
- Hour, Minute, Second, Date, Chronograph, Tachymeter
- Fit
- Men's
The maker
Nivada Grenchen
Nivada Grenchen's philosophy revolves around reviving its historical designs while incorporating modern manufacturing techniques. The brand aims to create watches that are both functional and stylish, reflecting its heritage in craftsmanship and innovation.
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