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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic EroticvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Antarctic Erotic
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic Erotic
MSRP $1,769
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic Erotic38mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic Erotic40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Antarctic Erotic100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Antarctic Erotic$1,769
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.45mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Beige
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,769
$328

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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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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