Super Antarctic Green - 38mm
$945393
38 mm100 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic Green is a notable blend of vintage style and modern functionality, making it perfect for watch enthusiasts and casual wearers alike. Its robust build and stylish aesthetics, paired with a compelling price, provide excellent value for money.
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The Super Antarctic is back – a faithful reissue of one of Nivada Grenchen’s most iconic watches, now updated for today with modern craftsmanship while keeping its vintage soul intact. Housed in a 38mm stainless steel case with a double-domed sapphire crystal, this timepiece blends rugged reliability with elegance. The matte black dial, luminous silver indexes, and polished hands ensure outstanding legibility, while the engraved caseback with its legendary gold medallion pays tribute to its heritage. Powered by the Swiss Soprod P024 automatic movement with a 38-hour power reserve, the Super Antarctic is built to accompany you everywhere – from city streets to outdoor adventures – with 100m water resistance and a choice of classic leather straps, Tropic rubber, or the iconic “Beads of Rice”…
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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
- Slim 11mm profile
- Versatile 38mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
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
- 32026A17
- Released
- 2021
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 38 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 45 mm
- Thickness
- 11 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Caseback
- Engraved
- Dial colour
- black
- Dial finish
- Matte
- Indices
- luminous silver markers
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- leather, rubber, bracelet
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes
- 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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