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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic SpidervsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Antarctic Spider
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic Spider
MSRP $945
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic Spider38mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic Spider38h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Antarctic Spider200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Antarctic Spider$945
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.1mm
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
9039
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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