Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver AquamarvsSanturce Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch

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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

Santurce Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch at true scale

Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

12.9mm

12.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$1,050

$949

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$949
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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.

Santurce Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch

The Santurce Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch is widely praised for its 39mm case size and sandblasted steel finish, offering nuanced attention to detail for its price. Reviewers highlight the AR-coated sapphire crystal for its lack of glare and the excellent luminous material application. Owners also note the satisfying winding feel of the Sellita SW200-B automatic movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Santurce Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch highly for its detailed finishing and wearability at its price point.

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