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Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is praised for its well-made construction and vintage-inspired aesthetic, featuring a 37mm case, a balanced three-register dial, and a quality bracelet and clasp suitable for daily wear. It includes a manual-wind Sellita SW510M movement with a 63-hour power reserve and offers 100 meters of water resistance in a thin package. Reviewers note a unique grooved bi-directional bezel, which is described as an atypical but potentially divisive choice for a chronograph. On balance, reviewers find the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH to be a well-made watch that successfully blends vintage charm with contemporary design.

From video reviewers

The Lorca Model No.2 Chronograph features a notable guilloché bezel that adds vintage flair to its design. The watch is powered by a Swiss Sellita SW510M manual movement, offering 63 hours of power reserve. A potential drawback is the relatively small 37mm size.

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Erotic

The Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Erotic is a 38mm vintage-inspired daily watch featuring a unique animated penguin scene on the movement, revealed when wound, and supports penguin conservation efforts. It is powered by a modified Soprod P054 hand-wound movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 100m water resistance, with classic dial designs and multiple strap/bracelet options available. On balance, reviewers highlight the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Erotic as a playful and robust explorer's watch with a unique animated feature and a charitable component.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH37mm
Antarctic Erotic38mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH40h
Antarctic Erotic
Water Resistance
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH510m
Antarctic Erotic100m
MSRP
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH$2,750
Antarctic Erotic$1,769

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
510m
100m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Beige
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,750
$1,769
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