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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic SpidervsYema Flygraf Pilot

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Antarctic Spider
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic Spider
MSRP $945
Flygraf Pilot
YemaFlygraf Pilot
MSRP $990

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Antarctic Spider38mm
Flygraf Pilot38.5mm
Power Reserve
Antarctic Spider38h
Flygraf Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Antarctic Spider200m
Flygraf Pilot100m
MSRP
Antarctic Spider$945
Flygraf Pilot$990

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.1mm
8.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$990

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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.

Yema Flygraf Pilot

Owners praise the Yema Flygraf Pilot's legible Type A dial, functional industrial aesthetic, and wearable 39mm/40mm size. Some owners report concerns with Yema's customer service and quality control, while others find the in-house movement acceptable. The titanium case scratches more easily, and the bracelet's pin-and-collar system and long links are noted drawbacks. Accuracy figures range from +8 to +/- 10 seconds per day. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Flygraf Pilot's design and wearability, though some express caution due to past quality control and customer service issues.

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