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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm AutomaticvsNodus Sector II Sport

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Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic 38mm Automatic
MSRP $945
Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
Sector II Sport38mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
Sector II Sport41h
Water Resistance
Antarctic 38mm Automatic200m
Sector II Sport100m
MSRP
Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945
Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Sport
Thickness
10.1mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Brown
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Power Reserve
36h
41h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$525

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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.

Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

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