Buyalov НВЧ-20vsNivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver Aquamar

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Buyalov НВЧ-20 at true scale

НВЧ-20

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver Aquamar at true scale

Antarctic Diver Aquamar

Diameter

39.6mm

38mm

Thickness

n/a

12.9mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

n/a

$1,050

Movement

Miyota 9039

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.6mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
12.9mm
Lug Width
n/a
16mm
Caseback
n/a
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$1,050
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Reviews

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Buyalov НВЧ-20

The Buyalov НВЧ-20 is praised for its strong, coherent design and original material finishes, with its Raketa-style dial and Akula case evoking submarine clocks. Owners widely report its modern lume is highly legible throughout the night, outperforming typical Amphibia lume. The no-date dial is considered attractive, and the red dial pops in natural light. Some users question its "homage" nature and Asian manufacturing, with availability and payment issues being significant concerns. One owner notes the 46mm case size might be large for smaller wrists, and others find the bezel design unfinished and dial color choices too trendy. Overall, owners rate the Buyalov НВЧ-20 highly for its design and lume performance at the price.

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver Aquamar

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver Aquamar for its unique changeable lume feature, offering a choice of white or beige lume via a disc tied to the date mechanism. Reviewers and owners alike note its good value, with prices around $1,000, and a well-made, quality build that won't disappoint if the aesthetic appeals. Some owners report excellent timekeeping, while others mention decent timekeeping with a potential winding issue. Legibility on the grey dial may be a concern for some, and the hands' lume color is fixed. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver Aquamar highly for its fun, well-packaged design and unique lume feature at a competitive price.