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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm AutomaticvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic 38mm Automatic
MSRP $945
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Antarctic 38mm Automatic200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.1mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
36h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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