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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm AutomaticvsResco Stainless

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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.

Resco Stainless

Owners widely praise Resco's customer service, with one owner noting their watch was repaired quickly and affordably after a severe accident, and another highlighting the brand's veteran-owned roots and Navy Seal heritage. The cases are described as strong and durable, suitable for an outdoorsy lifestyle and harsh conditions. One owner likes the dial's small 0.2-second indices and trident second hand. However, one owner reported rusting issues on the case by the time and date adjusting screw, which the company stated is normal and may require cleaning. Another owner feels Resco watches are not great value for money given their ETA movements and price. Overall, owners rate Resco watches highly for their durability and customer service, with the strong cases being a significant draw.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
Stainless42mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
Stainless40h
Water Resistance
Antarctic 38mm Automatic200m
Stainless200m
MSRP
Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945
Stainless$1,955

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.1mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
36h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$1,955
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