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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm AutomaticvsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic 38mm Automatic
MSRP $945
The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
The Sandford40h
Water Resistance
Antarctic 38mm Automatic200m
The Sandford100m
MSRP
Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.1mm
12mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Charcoal
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
36h
40h
Complications
GMT
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$1,850

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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 Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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