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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Finding alternatives to

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic

Ref. Antarctic 38mm

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Tool
MSRP
$945
ComplicationsGMT
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic is the Yema Superman Heritage ($1,004) — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Sellita SW200-1). If price is the constraint, the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition at $440 (vs $945 for the Antarctic 38mm Automatic) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Echo/Neutra 1956 3H is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Sellita SW200-1). Stepping up, the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 ($2,372) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Echo/Neutra 1956 3H
Echo/Neutramicro

1956 3H

3 variants · 1956
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Vero Watch Company Open Water 38
Vero Watch Companymicro

Open Water 38

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
ZRC 1904 Z.R.C Grands Fonds Heritage
ZRC 1904micro
CHESNUT

Z.R.C Grands Fonds Heritage

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,290MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

P-40 A-11 Pilot

4 variants · P-40 A-11
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$695MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

2 variants · P 40
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$895MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Automatic
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro
Cincinnatus

The Cincinnatus Field Automatic

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$895MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch
Geckotamicro

Ocean-Scout Dive Watch

5 variants · Ocean-Scout
38.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Eza 1972 Diver
Ezamicro

1972 Diver

 
39.6mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,411MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Aquastar Model 60
Aquastarmicro

Model 60

 
37mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,290MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Lorier Hydra SIII
Loriermicro

Hydra SIII

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$699MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch
DuFrane Watchesmicro

Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$999MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch
DuFrane Watchesmicro

Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch

4 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$899MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Yema Superman Heritage
Yema

Superman Heritage

2 variants · Superman
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,004MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variants · Urban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen

Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic

Ref. Super Antarctic 35mm
35mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Movado Heritage Ondoplan
Movadomicro

Heritage Ondoplan

2 variants · Ref. 3650242
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,047MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Movado Heritage Calendoplan S
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan S

6 variants · Ref. 3650218
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$907MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300
Christopher Ward
Atoll

C60 Atoll 300

Ref. C60-40ADA31S00W1-B0
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,320MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

2 variants · Ref. GL0407
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Pro 300

3 variants · Trident
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,095MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub
Glycine

Combat Sub

5 variants · Ref. GL0397
36mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Movado Heritage Datron
Movadomicro

Heritage Datron

7 variants · Ref. 3650144
40mm·Automatic
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic
Glycine

Combat Sub Box Ceramic

3 variants · Ref. GL0525
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

 
38.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$440MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Orient Diver Watch
Orient

Diver Watch

7 variants · Diver
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Orient AC0Q Diver II LE
Orient

AC0Q Diver II LE

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch

 
34mm·Manual
$259MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic
Citizen

Promaster Diver Automatic

2 variants · Promaster
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$469MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Citizen Tsuyosa
Citizen

Tsuyosa

5 variants · Ref. NJ0200
37mm·Automatic
$356MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series
Seiko

5 Sports SNXS series

6 variants
37.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$415MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Citizen Tsuyosa 60
Citizen

Tsuyosa 60

3 variants · Tsuyosa
40mm·Automatic
$431MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

2 variants
37mm·Automatic
$329MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Yema Skin Diver CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver CMM.20

3 variants · Skin Diver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,372MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands
Breitling

Superocean Heritage 57 Highlands

4 variants · Superocean Heritage
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Yema Superman Dato CMM.10
Yema

Superman Dato CMM.10

4 variants · Superman
39.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,777MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Yema Superman Titanium MoonTide CMM.11 Limited Edition
Yema

Superman Titanium MoonTide CMM.11 Limited Edition

2 variants · Superman
38.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,090MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Longines LEGEND DIVER
Longines

LEGEND DIVER

9 variants · Ref. L3.764
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

2 variants · Prospex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variants · Prospex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Fortis Flieger F-39
Fortis

Flieger F-39

4 variants · Ref. F-39
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Oris Oris X RedBar Limited Edition II
Oris
Divers

Oris X RedBar Limited Edition II

4 variants · Divers
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 39 ember
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Sport neomatik 39 ember

3 variants · Club
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,320MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variants · Ref. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 38mm Automatic
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