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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm AutomaticvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic 38mm Automatic
MSRP $945
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Antarctic 38mm Automatic200m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
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
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
36h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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