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Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm AutomaticvsCincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)

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Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic's attractive 38mm case proportions and impressive build quality for its $750 price. One owner notes it performs extremely well and shows normal desk diving marks on the clasp. Accuracy figures range from +6 to +9 seconds per day. The Soprod P024 movement has a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer found the included rally strap mismatched. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic highly for its case proportions and build quality at the price.

Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)

The Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD) is praised for its Art Deco design and hometown symbolism, echoing the historic Union Terminal clock with striking colors. Owners highlight its 36mm size and 10.2mm thickness as comfortable for dressier occasions, particularly on a leather strap. The Sellita SW300 movement is noted as offering excellent value under $1000, though some find the lack of a screw-down crown and date function limits its everyday versatility. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD) highly for its iconic design and sentimental value at its price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)38mm
Power Reserve
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)
Water Resistance
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic100m
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)30m
MSRP
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Thickness
10.1mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.9mm
0mm
Lug Width
18mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
Blue
Gold
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
36h
0h
Jewels
18
0
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$650
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