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Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic

Ref. Super 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
Chronograph
MSRP
$945
ComplicationsGMT
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic is the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider ($945) — shared caliber (Sellita SW200-1) and Vintage revival. If price is the constraint, the Yema Flygraf French Air & Space Force UTC Femme at $399 (vs $945 for the Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3H is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Sellita SW200-1). Stepping up, the Grand Seiko SBGA375 ($5,600) 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 Averau 39 3H
Echo/Neutramicro

Averau 39 3H

4 variants · AVERAU
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$840MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

2 variants · P 40
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$895MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Furlan Marri Flyback
Furlan Marrimicro

Flyback

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$3,107MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

P-40 A-11 Pilot

4 variants · P-40 A-11
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$695MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Automatic
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

P-40 A-11 Pilot Automatic

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$895MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Pinion Neutron
Pinionmicro

Neutron

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3H
Echo/Neutramicro

Averau Ceramic 3H

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,180MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Furlan Marri Cornes De Vache
Furlan Marrimicro

Cornes De Vache

3 variants
37.5mm·Automatic
$1,412MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Furlan Marri Disco Volante
Furlan Marrimicro

Disco Volante

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$2,825MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Lebois & Co Sector Chronograph 324.442
Lebois & Comicro
Heritage Chronograph

Sector Chronograph 324.442

Ref. 324.442
39mm·Manual
$3,813MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Biatec Marine 01 N
Biatecmicro

Marine 01 N

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,490MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase
Echo/Neutramicro

Averau 39 Moon Phase

5 variants · AVERAU
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,085MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super 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.

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider
Nivada Grenchen

Antarctic Spider

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier
Nivada Grenchen

Antarctic Glacier

 
35mm·Automatic
$945MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen

Antarctic 38mm Automatic

Ref. Antarctic 38mm
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Movado Heritage Ondoplan
Movadomicro

Heritage Ondoplan

2 variants · Ref. 3650242
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,047MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Yema Flygraf CPA10
Yema

Flygraf CPA10

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,614MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Movado Heritage Datron
Movadomicro

Heritage Datron

7 variants · Ref. 3650144
40mm·Automatic
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Yema Flygraf Pilot
Yema

Flygraf Pilot

2 variants · Flygraf
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Yema Flygraf Navigator
Yema

Flygraf Navigator

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,199MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Victorinox Concept One Automatic
Victorinox

Concept One Automatic

4 variants · Ref. 242056
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Movado Heritage Calendoplan S
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan S

6 variants · Ref. 3650218
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$907MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$875MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Tissot Visodate
Tissot

Visodate

3 variants
39mm·Automatic
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic

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.

Yema Flygraf French Air & Space Force UTC Femme
Yema

Flygraf French Air & Space Force UTC Femme

 
34mm·Quartz·100m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series
Seiko

5 Sports SNXS series

6 variants
37.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$415MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super 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
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto Date

2 variants · 75th
38.5mm·Automatic
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)
Orient

SK Diver Retro (Revival)

3 variants · SK Diver
41.7mm·Automatic
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Timex Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm
Timex

Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic Ace 41mm

Ref. TW2Y38800
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$359MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch

 
34mm·Manual
$259MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Tissot PR 100
Tissot

PR 100

12 variants
34/40/41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Orient AK04 Field Sport Watch
Orient

AK04 Field Sport Watch

2 variants · AK04
42.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Timex 1976 Rotary Phone Dial Reissue 37mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

1976 Rotary Phone Dial Reissue 37mm Leather Strap Watch

 
37mm·Quartz·200m WR
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Grand Seiko SBGA375
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA375

9 variants
40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Yema Navygraf Chrono
Yema

Navygraf Chrono

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,999MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Skipper
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Skipper

Ref. CBS2213.FN6002
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Grand Seiko Thailand Limited Edition: The Final Chapter (Hatsuhinode)
Grand Seiko
Heritage

Thailand Limited Edition: The Final Chapter (Hatsuhinode)

Ref. SBGA513
40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$6,639MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Grand Seiko SBGH281
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGH281

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince

Ref. IW328301
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$22,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41
Breitling

Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41

Ref. A45330101C1X3
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre Date Power Reserve
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Chronometre Date Power Reserve

Ref. Q4168120
39mm·Automatic
$17,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph 44
Breitling

Superocean Heritage Chronograph 44

3 variants · Superocean Heritage
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen Iw458802 Pilots Watch Automatic 36 Le Petit Prince
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw458802 Pilots Watch Automatic 36 Le Petit Prince

Ref. IW458802
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variants · Ref. L1.650
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
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