Super Antarctic 3.6.9 Tropical - 38mm
$945375
38 mm100 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 3.6.9 Tropical is a compelling choice for vintage watch enthusiasts looking for modern reliability. Its aesthetically pleasing tropical dial complemented by a Swiss automatic movement provides excellent value for those who appreciate heritage in watchmaking.
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A faithful reissue born from the Nivada community, the Super Antarctic 3.6.9 revives a vintage icon with modern upgrades. Featuring a 38 mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, Soprod P024 automatic movement, and 10 ATM water resistance, it keeps the spirit of the original alive with aged-effect dial and hands, tropical or matte black options, and the signature gold medallion on the caseback.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
Pulled straight from the spec sheet, framed for the buyer. The editorial verdict is the Sensei's take above.
Strengths
- Everyday water resistance (100m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Versatile 38mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 38 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a short 45 mm lug-to-lug keeps it friendly on smaller wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- 32031A10
- Released
- 2022
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 38 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 45 mm
- Thickness
- 12 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · AR coating
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Engraved
- Dial colour
- tropical brown
- Dial finish
- Aged Effect
- Indices
- luminous Arabic 3-6-9 & baton markers
- Lume
- Yes — Swiss Super-Luminova
- Strap / bracelet
- leather
- Clasp
- buckle
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Nivada Grenchen
Nivada Grenchen's philosophy revolves around reviving its historical designs while incorporating modern manufacturing techniques. The brand aims to create watches that are both functional and stylish, reflecting its heritage in craftsmanship and innovation.
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