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Farer AQUAMATICvsNivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic's attractive 38mm case proportions and impressive build quality for its $750 price. One owner notes it performs extremely well and shows normal desk diving marks on the clasp. Accuracy figures range from +6 to +9 seconds per day. The Soprod P024 movement has a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer found the included rally strap mismatched. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic highly for its case proportions and build quality at the price.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
AQUAMATIC41h
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
Water Resistance
AQUAMATIC200m
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic100m
MSRP
AQUAMATIC$875
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
41h
36h
Jewels
26
18
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$945
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