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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic EroticvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Antarctic Erotic
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic Erotic
MSRP $1,769
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic Erotic38mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic Erotic40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Antarctic Erotic100m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Antarctic Erotic$1,769
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
12.45mm
10mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Beige

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Miyota 82s5
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,769
$428

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Erotic

The Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Erotic is a 38mm vintage-inspired daily watch featuring a unique animated penguin scene on the movement, revealed when wound, and supports penguin conservation efforts. It is powered by a modified Soprod P054 hand-wound movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 100m water resistance, with classic dial designs and multiple strap/bracelet options available. On balance, reviewers highlight the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Erotic as a playful and robust explorer's watch with a unique animated feature and a charitable component.

Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

The Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is widely seen as a commemorative keepsake, particularly for those celebrating Singapore's 60th anniversary or born in 1965. Reviewers note its vibrant red enamel dial and 37mm steel case with fixed wire lugs, along with 100m water resistance. One owner reported the watch is "patina-ing well" after three years, and the Miyota 82S5 movement is considered a reliable, cost-effective base. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench as a unique souvenir and tribute piece, with its distinctive enamel dial being a key draw.

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