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Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm AutomaticvsZelos Comet 39

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
Comet 39
Water Resistance
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.1mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.9mm
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Tantalum LE
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA/Peseux 7001
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
$2,499
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