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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm AutomaticvsEza 1972 Diver

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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.

Eza 1972 Diver

Owners widely praise the Eza 1972 Diver for its faithful vintage design, thin 39.6mm case, and excellent value, with one owner noting it surpasses other watches in bezel action, crown comfort, and packaging. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported to be exceptionally accurate, running at nearly 0 seconds per day. Some find the bezel action stiff. Overall, owners rate the Eza 1972 Diver highly for its exceptional vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The case finishing, with its mix of brushed and polished surfaces, is a notable strength. The price point of $995 USD is a point of contention, with one reviewer suggesting it may be high compared to competitors.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
1972 Diver39.6mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
1972 Diver41h
Water Resistance
Antarctic 38mm Automatic200m
1972 Diver200m
MSRP
Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945
1972 Diver$1,411

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
38mm
39.6mm
Thickness
10.1mm
11.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
36h
41h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$1,411
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