Nivada Grenchen Antarctic SpidervsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass
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Measurements
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Antarctic Spider
NAVI Single Hand Compass
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Thickness
11.1mm
11mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$995
$428
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 82S5
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider for its historically significant design and excellent wearability, attributing the latter to its thin case. Some owners note the dial can be difficult to read and that the minute markers show imperfect application. A reviewer points out the beige Super-LumiNova appears too yellow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider highly for its faithful vintage sizing and design execution at the price.
Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, offering a refreshingly different take. The watch features a 38mm case and 100m water resistance. One owner notes the unidirectional winding rotor may wobble and mentions a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass highly for its distinctive aesthetic and thematic execution.
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