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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic SpidervsPraesidus Rec Spec

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Antarctic Spider
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic Spider
MSRP $945
Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic Spider38mm
Rec Spec38mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic Spider38h
Rec Spec40h
Water Resistance
Antarctic Spider200m
Rec Spec100m
MSRP
Antarctic Spider$945
Rec Spec$235

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Thickness
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Nylon NATO 38mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Seiko NH36
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$235

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic for its historically significant design and excellent wearability, particularly its thin case and non-modern sizing. Reviewers note its charming versatility and faithful vintage execution, with one owner highlighting the buttery winding action and another the affordable price point. However, some owners find the dial difficult to read, and the lume is noted as weak. The manual-wind movement's crown re-engagement is described as finicky, and minute marker application has been criticized as imperfect. The beige Super-LumiNova is also considered too yellow by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic highly for its faithful vintage design and wearability at an attractive price.

Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

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