Nivada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

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Nivada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by AtomicTom » Tue May 30, 2023 3:07 pm

Guys, have you seen Nivada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver?

This watch is reinterpretation of the brand’s first diver from
the 1950’s. Having details like a 38mm case, unidirectional
rotating bezel with ceramic insert, nice black dial with neat
markings, hands, and cross hairs at the center, the Soprod
P024, cool straps, as well as BOR bracelet option and more.


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https://www.timeandwatches.com/2023/05/ ... diver.html
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Re: Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by CGSshorty » Tue May 30, 2023 3:12 pm

I love the look of it, but it’s Hodinkee sized.
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Re: Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by gwells » Tue May 30, 2023 3:24 pm

watches have come back to "average wrist sizes" in the past 6-7 years, 39-42mm. 44+ is no longer the norm for divers. good for us 7"ish wristers, not as good for the big guys.

so, who the eff greenlighted this photo? only a complete idiot wears a diver on a leather strap over a wetsuit.

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Re: Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by mattcantwin » Tue May 30, 2023 4:35 pm

gwells wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 3:24 pm

...only a complete idiot wears a diver on a leather strap over a wetsuit.
May not be a wetsuit.


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Re: Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by Bob1035 » Tue May 30, 2023 4:45 pm

I dig this more than the new aquastar fwiw

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Re: Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by Ryeguy » Tue May 30, 2023 4:59 pm

Looks good except BOR’s with “male” end links look weird.

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Re: Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by demer03 » Tue May 30, 2023 5:05 pm

I like what they are producing.
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Re: Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by ezcheese » Tue May 30, 2023 5:16 pm

Looks great
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Re: Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by Jeep99dad » Tue May 30, 2023 6:17 pm

This looks so good like the recent Vulcain but do wish it was 40-41. So want one.
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Re: Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by tattoo chef » Tue May 30, 2023 6:45 pm

Jeep99dad wrote:This looks so good like the recent Vulcain but do wish it was 40-41. So want one.
They are hell bent on only producing the original vintage sizes. They seem to be doing well and there is a market for it, but I think if they made more 41-42mm pieces they could sell even more.


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Re: Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by Wario406 » Tue May 30, 2023 6:47 pm

Bob1035 wrote:I dig this more than the new aquastar fwiw
Are you saying it doesn’t suck as bad?
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Re: Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by Jeep99dad » Tue May 30, 2023 6:58 pm

tattoo chef wrote:
Jeep99dad wrote:This looks so good like the recent Vulcain but do wish it was 40-41. So want one.
They are hell bent on only producing the original vintage sizes. They seem to be doing well and there is a market for it, but I think if they made more 41-42mm pieces they could sell even more.


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Right. Just offer both sizes. There is a market for both.
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Re: Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by gwells » Tue May 30, 2023 7:33 pm

mattcantwin wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 4:35 pm
gwells wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 3:24 pm

...only a complete idiot wears a diver on a leather strap over a wetsuit.
May not be a wetsuit.


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Re: Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by CGSshorty » Tue May 30, 2023 7:41 pm

tattoo chef wrote:
Jeep99dad wrote:This looks so good like the recent Vulcain but do wish it was 40-41. So want one.
They are hell bent on only producing the original vintage sizes. They seem to be doing well and there is a market for it, but I think if they made more 41-42mm pieces they could sell even more.


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I think I read that the original was 36mm. 41mm would have been a home run.
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Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by BBK357 » Tue May 30, 2023 10:40 pm

I really like this.

Is it sold out, or not yet released?

https://nivadagrenchenofficial.com/prod ... ctic-diver

Edit: read the dinky article and it said:

“the first batch of the new Antarctic-Diver is already sold out but will be restocked on June 12 at the Nivada Grenchen website.”
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Re: Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by Bob1035 » Wed May 31, 2023 3:56 am

Wario406 wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 6:47 pm
Bob1035 wrote:I dig this more than the new aquastar fwiw
Are you saying it doesn’t suck as bad?
This.

BBK357 wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 10:40 pm
I really like this.

Is it sold out, or not yet released?

https://nivadagrenchenofficial.com/prod ... ctic-diver

Edit: read the dinky article and it said:

“the first batch of the new Antarctic-Diver is already sold out but will be restocked on June 12 at the Nivada Grenchen website.”

So annoying, hype a watch that's unavailable.

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Re: Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by Ryeguy » Wed May 31, 2023 6:24 am

Checking out the website, 2 thought jumped into my head:

1) Every bracelet option looks weird. The BOR (as I mentioned above) looks odd with the "male" end link extra-long beads, but the oyster looks odd with the 20mm end link jumping down to (what looks like) 16mm at the first link. I know Forstner was a "look" from the '70's, but I'm not that committed to nostalgia. I like fitted end links.

2) This would be a pretty good competitor to the Doxa Sub 200.

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Re: Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by DEMO » Wed May 31, 2023 6:47 am

Absolutely love this new one...... except the size. :shrug:

A good looking watch for the small wristed guys.
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Re: Nevada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by AtomicTom » Wed May 31, 2023 8:28 am

BBK357 wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 10:40 pm
I really like this.

Is it sold out, or not yet released?

https://nivadagrenchenofficial.com/prod ... ctic-diver

Edit: read the dinky article and it said:

“the first batch of the new Antarctic-Diver is already sold out but will be restocked on June 12 at the Nivada Grenchen website.”
Bob1035 wrote:
Wed May 31, 2023 3:56 am
[quote=Wario406 post_id=<a href="tel:1456825">1456825</a> time=<a href="tel:1685497642">1685497642</a> user_id=21620]
Bob1035 wrote:I dig this more than the new aquastar fwiw
Are you saying it doesn’t suck as bad?
This.


[quote=BBK357 post_id=<a href="tel:1456845">1456845</a> time=<a href="tel:1685511655">1685511655</a> user_id=7464]
I really like this.

Is it sold out, or not yet released?

https://nivadagrenchenofficial.com/prod ... ctic-diver

Edit: read the dinky article and it said:

“the first batch of the new Antarctic-Diver is already sold out but will be restocked on June 12 at the Nivada Grenchen website.”
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So annoying, hype a watch that's unavailable.
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I totally understand guys, I ‘think’ it’s that the watch isn’t finished
yet, so I am thinking it just might not be in stock yet. :)

And I am with everyone with the size. :thumbsup: I love these vintage sizes,
but it would be terrific if they added at least one more modern size
for those to enjoy also. :salute: Heck, even two more sizes right?! :grin:

In any case, it’s great hearing what everyone had to say. So thanks
so very very much for chiming in !!!

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Re: Nivada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by deepcdvr » Wed May 31, 2023 10:06 am

I like everything about it except the short hour hand…
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Re: Nivada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by BramleyGreg » Wed May 31, 2023 3:08 pm

I love absolutely EVERYTHING about this... except the 38mm.

I am not even obsessed by watch size.. though I am a big lad and not a twiggy build either.

I just KNOW that this wouldn't sit well with me. And with the price.. I would definitely consider one of these.

I especially like the red cross hairs and the faux aged lume.


A great looking piece.. but I would have to try one on.

Thanks for the share... I really would look at this on a 40mm.

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Re: Nivada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by tattoo chef » Wed May 31, 2023 3:29 pm

BramleyGreg wrote:I love absolutely EVERYTHING about this... except the 38mm.

I am not even obsessed by watch size.. though I am a big lad and not a twiggy build either.

I just KNOW that this wouldn't sit well with me. And with the price.. I would definitely consider one of these.

I especially like the red cross hairs and the faux aged lume.


A great looking piece.. but I would have to try one on.

Thanks for the share... I really would look at this on a 40mm.
I have downsized considerably since my younger days but even their 39mm looked really tiny on me.
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Re: Nivada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by toxicavenger » Wed May 31, 2023 5:13 pm

I like everything but the Soprod movement. I do not want to take any chances with it.

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Re: Nivada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by demer03 » Wed May 31, 2023 5:53 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
Wed May 31, 2023 5:13 pm
I like everything but the Soprod movement. I do not want to take any chances with it.
That kills that.
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Re: Nivada Grenchen’s new Antarctic Diver

Post by Chocodove » Wed May 31, 2023 6:33 pm

toxicavenger wrote:I like everything but the Soprod movement. I do not want to take any chances with it.
If I was considering this watch, it would be a deal breaker for me as well.
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