Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 35mm AutomaticvsBremont Supermarine 300M

The Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 35mm Automatic is lauded for its authentic vintage proportions, slim 7mm case profile, and elegant, understated design, with reviewers highlighting its charm, versatility, and friendly price. Owners and reviewers praise its comfortable 35mm size and long lugs for good wrist presence, manual-wind Landeron 21 movement, and applied indices. Some owners note an odd transition between the fully high-polished case and the dull outer links of the Beads of Rice bracelet. Water resistance is limited to 50 meters due to the push-pull crown, and lume is not particularly strong, with one reviewer finding the beige lume on a white dial a slight mismatch. The 36-hour power reserve is also noted. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 35mm Automatic highly for its faithful vintage recreation and value at its price point.

The Bremont Supermarine 300M is praised for its comfortable 40mm and 42mm case sizes, with owners noting the 42mm wears well on smaller wrists due to its lug design. One owner highlights the 13mm thinness of the 40mm case, considered compact for a 300m diver. The watch is priced at $1375. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Bremont Supermarine 300M for its wearability and compact dimensions, especially for a dive watch.