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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Finding alternatives to

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic

Ref. Antarctic 38mm

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

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Tool
MSRP
$945
ComplicationsGMT
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic is the Yema Superman Heritage ($1,004) — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Sellita SW200-1). If price is the constraint, the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch at $370 (vs $945 for the Antarctic 38mm Automatic) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Sellita SW200-1). Stepping up, the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 ($2,372) 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.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic

2 variantsThe Cincinnatus
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$895MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

2 variantsP 40
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$895MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
ZRC 1904 Z.R.C Grands Fonds Heritage
ZRC 1904micro
CHESNUT

Z.R.C Grands Fonds Heritage

2 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,290MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch
Geckotamicro

Ocean-Scout Dive Watch

5 variantsOcean-Scout
38.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Echo/Neutra 1956 3H
Echo/Neutramicro

1956 3H

3 variants1956
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Eza 1972 Diver
Ezamicro

1972 Diver

39.6mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,411MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Lorier Hydra SIII
Loriermicro

Hydra SIII

39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$699MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch
DuFrane Watchesmicro

Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch

3 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$999MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch
DuFrane Watchesmicro

Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch

4 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$899MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Lorier Neptune SIV
Loriermicro

Neptune SIV

39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$599MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Vero Watch Company Open Water 38
Vero Watch Companymicro

Open Water 38

4 variantsSeries
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$795MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Wren Diver One Aqua
Wrenmicro

Diver One Aqua

6 variantsSeries
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$965MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
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.

Yema Superman Heritage
Yema

Superman Heritage

2 variantsSuperman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,004MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variantsDiver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variantsUrban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen

Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic

Ref. Super Antarctic 35mm
35mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster
Nivada Grenchen

Depthmaster

39mm·Automatic·1000m WR
$1,050MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen

Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic

Ref. Super Antarctic 38mm
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300
Christopher Ward
Atoll

C60 Atoll 300

Ref. C60-40ADA31S00W1-B0
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,320MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

2 variantsCombat Sub Sport
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,850MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Pro 300

3 variantsTrident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,095MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Glycine Combat Sub
Glycine

Combat Sub

5 variantsCombat Sub
36mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,850MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic
Glycine

Combat Sub Box Ceramic

3 variantsCombat Sub Box Ceramic
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,800MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks
Christopher Ward
Sealander

C63 Sealander Rocks

3 variantsSealander
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,350MSRP
—Used
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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.

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variantsAC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Orient Diver Watch
Orient

Diver Watch

7 variantsDiver
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Orient AC0Q Diver II LE
Orient

AC0Q Diver II LE

6 variantsSeries
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

5 variants5 Sports SKX series
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

2 variantsPromaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Citizen Tsuyosa
Citizen

Tsuyosa

5 variantsTsuyosa
37mm·Automatic
$356MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

38.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$440MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series
Seiko

5 Sports SNXS series

6 variants5 Sports SNXS series
37.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$415MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Citizen Tsuyosa 60
Citizen

Tsuyosa 60

3 variantsTsuyosa
40mm·Automatic
$431MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Swatch Uncle Charly Leather
Swatch

Uncle Charly Leather

Ref. YAS112C
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Mondaine Retro, 28 mm, Stainless steel watch
Mondaine

Retro, 28 mm, Stainless steel watch

28mm·Automatic
$288MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Yema Skin Diver CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver CMM.20

3 variantsSkin Diver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,372MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands

4 variantsSuperocean Heritage
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,900MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Yema Superman Dato CMM.10
Yema

Superman Dato CMM.10

4 variantsSuperman
39.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,777MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Yema Superman Titanium MoonTide CMM.11 Limited Edition
Yema

Superman Titanium MoonTide CMM.11 Limited Edition

2 variantsSuperman
38.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,090MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Longines LEGEND DIVER
Longines

LEGEND DIVER

9 variantsLegend Diver
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,850MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

2 variantsProspex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variantsProspex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Fortis Flieger F-39
Fortis

Flieger F-39

4 variantsRef. F-39
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Oris Oris X RedBar Limited Edition II
Oris
Divers

Oris X RedBar Limited Edition II

4 variantsDivers
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,950MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variantsTerra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 39 ember
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Sport neomatik 39 ember

3 variantsClub
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,320MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variantsRef. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
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