Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm AutomaticvsVario Futurist
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Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Futurist
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.9mm
lowest
48mm
Thickness
10.1mm
10mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
36h
n/a
MSRP
$945
$648
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Case
8 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
6 specsPricing
1 specsWhat people say
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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.
The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.
The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.
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