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Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm AutomaticvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic
Nivada GrenchenSuper Antarctic 35mm Automatic
MSRP $945
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic35mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic36h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic100m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic$945
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
35mm
39mm
Thickness
10.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.9mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Engraved
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
36h
40h
Jewels
18
25
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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