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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm AutomaticvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

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Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic 38mm Automatic
MSRP $945
The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
The Olmsted Matte42h
Water Resistance
Antarctic 38mm Automatic200m
The Olmsted Matte100m
MSRP
Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945
The Olmsted Matte$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Thickness
10.1mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
36h
42h
Complications
GMT
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte is praised for its stealthy, modern field watch aesthetic, featuring a durable ceramic-coated steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm dimensions and 100m water resistance. The watch offers exceptional value at $1,475, including two straps and a travel wallet, with a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. One reviewer notes the ceramic coating may develop patina with heavy wear. Overall, reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte highly for its stealthy design and value proposition.

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