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Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm AutomaticvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic
Nivada GrenchenSuper Antarctic 35mm Automatic
MSRP $945
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic35mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic36h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic$945
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
10.1mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.9mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Engraved
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
36h
40h
Jewels
18
25
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$328

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What people say

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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