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Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm AutomaticvsVario Futurist

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Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic
Nivada GrenchenSuper Antarctic 35mm Automatic
MSRP $945
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic35mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic36h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic$945
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
35mm
39mm
Thickness
10.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.9mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Engraved
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
36h
40h
Jewels
18
25
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$648

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic

The Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic is praised as a fantastic time-only release with excellent legibility due to its large indices and hands, and a comfortable 38mm case. Reviewers highlight its vintage-accurate 10.1mm thinness and 200m water resistance. An owner reports accuracy gains of +6 to +9 seconds per day, and one reviewer notes the "cream" lume color appears too yellow for faux patina. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic highly for its comfortable size and excellent legibility at its price point.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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