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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm AutomaticvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic 38mm Automatic
MSRP $945
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Antarctic 38mm Automatic200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.1mm
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Brown
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
9039
Power Reserve
36h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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