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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm AutomaticvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic 38mm Automatic
MSRP $945
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Antarctic 38mm Automatic200m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.1mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
36h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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