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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic SpidervsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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Antarctic Spider
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic Spider
MSRP $945
The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic Spider38mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic Spider38h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
Antarctic Spider200m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
Antarctic Spider$945
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Thickness
11.1mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Complications
GMT, Date
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$1,775

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic for its historically significant design and excellent wearability, particularly its thin case and non-modern sizing. Reviewers note its charming versatility and faithful vintage execution, with one owner highlighting the buttery winding action and another the affordable price point. However, some owners find the dial difficult to read, and the lume is noted as weak. The manual-wind movement's crown re-engagement is described as finicky, and minute marker application has been criticized as imperfect. The beige Super-LumiNova is also considered too yellow by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic highly for its faithful vintage design and wearability at an attractive price.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

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