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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm AutomaticvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic 38mm Automatic
MSRP $945
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Antarctic 38mm Automatic200m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Tool
Casual
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Standard
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
36h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$195

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What people say

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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