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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm AutomaticvsBremont The Meta Kronos

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Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic 38mm Automatic
MSRP $945
The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
The Meta Kronos40mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
The Meta Kronos40h
Water Resistance
Antarctic 38mm Automatic200m
The Meta Kronos30m
MSRP
Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945
The Meta Kronos$3,145

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.1mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
36h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$3,145

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic owners widely praise its excellent quality for the price, with reviewers highlighting its authentic tropical dial recreation and attractive 38mm case proportions. Owners report accuracy ranging from +6 to +9 seconds per day, and one reviewer notes the Soprod P024 movement has a 38-hour power reserve. The included rally strap is considered mismatched by one reviewer, and the beige Super-LumiNova on a 35mm variant was described as too yellow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic highly for its authentic design and excellent quality at its $750 price point.

Bremont The Meta Kronos

Bremont The Meta Kronos is praised for its comfortable 40mm size, retro sapphire crystal, and simple dial. Owners note its GMT function and call it a "strap monster." This specific Meta employee edition is a custom S302 Kronos GMT limited to around 54 pieces, featuring a modified automatic movement, GMT functionality, and a custom dial with "move fast" text and Meta-specific colors. It is offered for $3700 plus shipping. On balance, owners value Bremont The Meta Kronos for its wearable size and classic dive watch aesthetic.

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