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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm AutomaticvsEcho/Neutra Averau 39 3H

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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic owners widely praise its excellent quality for the price, with reviewers highlighting its authentic tropical dial recreation and attractive 38mm case proportions. Owners report accuracy ranging from +6 to +9 seconds per day, and one reviewer notes the Soprod P024 movement has a 38-hour power reserve. The included rally strap is considered mismatched by one reviewer, and the beige Super-LumiNova on a 35mm variant was described as too yellow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic highly for its authentic design and excellent quality at its $750 price point.

Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3H

Owners widely praise the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3H's good finishing for its price and crisp, contrasting surfaces. One owner notes the dial's complexity can make reading the time at a glance difficult when hands overlap batons. The 39mm watch is described as robust, not slender, with teal/turquoise lume that shows variegation. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3H to be a well-finished watch for its price, despite minor legibility challenges.

From video reviewers

The Averau 39 3H is praised for its versatile 39mm case size and 100m water resistance. Reviewers noted the clasp as a drawback, though some felt this was common in its price segment.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
Averau 39 3H39mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
Averau 39 3H41h
Water Resistance
Antarctic 38mm Automatic200m
Averau 39 3H100m
MSRP
Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945
Averau 39 3H$840

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.1mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
Brown
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Superluminova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
36h
41h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
GMT
Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$840
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