Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver AquamarvsOllech & Wajs OW

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver Aquamar at true scale

Antarctic Diver Aquamar

Ollech & Wajs OW at true scale

OW

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Thickness

12.9mm

10.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$1,050

n/a

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

FHF Cal. 72

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.9mm
10.5mm
Lug Width
16mm
n/a
Caseback
Solid screw-down
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
FHF Cal. 72
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
n/a
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Reviews

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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.

Ollech & Wajs OW

Owners praise the Ollech & Wajs OW's unique aesthetics and detailed construction, with one owner highlighting its robust, COSC-certified movement and comfortable wearability for casual use. However, some find the watch's appearance less impressive in person than in photos, and one owner reported a sharp clasp breaking and received no warranty response. A reviewer noted the compass bezel lacks a luminous "N" for timing and the watch is priced higher than comparable models. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ollech & Wajs OW for its distinctive design and solid build at its price point.

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