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Farer ROCHÉ IIvsNivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic

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What people say

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Farer ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design at its price point.

Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic

The Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic is praised as a fantastic time-only release with excellent legibility due to its large indices and hands, and a comfortable 38mm case. Reviewers highlight its vintage-accurate 10.1mm thinness and 200m water resistance. An owner reports accuracy gains of +6 to +9 seconds per day, and one reviewer notes the "cream" lume color appears too yellow for faux patina. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic highly for its comfortable size and excellent legibility at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROCHÉ II39mm
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic35mm
Power Reserve
ROCHÉ II50h
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic36h
Water Resistance
ROCHÉ II100m
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic100m
MSRP
ROCHÉ II$1,495
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic$945

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
World Timer
Sport
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
11mm
10.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
50h
36h
Jewels
25
18
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$945
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