Nivada Grenchen · Antarctic
Antarctic
This Antarctic record tracks Nivada Grenchen’s official Antarctic 35mm Eggshell White Luminova: a compact hand-wound three-hander with a 35mm 316L stainless-steel case, domed sapphire crystal, Landeron 21 movement, luminous eggshell-white dial, and 50m water resistance.
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Overview
| Brand | Nivada Grenchen |
| Reference | Antarctic 35mm Eggshell White Luminova |
| Collection | Antarctic |
| Category | Dress |
| Price guide | Upper · $900–1,300 |
Full specification
Specs
Case & dial
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 10.1 mm |
| Water resistance | 50 m |
| Crystal | domed sapphire crystal |
| Case material | 316L stainless steel |
| Bezel | smooth fixed bezel |
| Case back | closed caseback with Penguin engraving and gold medallion |
Movement & furniture
| Type | Manual |
| Caliber | Landeron 21 → |
| Power reserve | 36 h |
| Lume | Super-LumiNova indexes |
| Strap / bracelet | strap options vary by configuration |
Bottom line
A charming small-case Antarctic for vintage-fit fans; skip it if you want modern case size or automatic winding.
Highlights
- 35mm compact stainless-steel case
- Manual-winding Landeron 21 movement
- Domed sapphire crystal
- Eggshell-white luminous dial
- Penguin medallion caseback
Who it's for
Collectors who want the smallest, most vintage-feeling Nivada Antarctic reissue with a simple hand-wound movement and dress-field proportions.
Before you buy
- This record tracks the 35mm Eggshell White Luminova configuration, not every Antarctic variant
- Manual winding only
- 50m water resistance is not a dive-watch rating
- Small 35mm case will feel intentionally vintage
FAQ
Is the Antarctic automatic or quartz?
The Antarctic is hand-wound. There is no self-winding rotor, so you turn the crown — usually once a day — to keep it running, and it uses no battery. A full wind holds roughly 36 hours of running time.
What movement does the Antarctic use?
The Antarctic is powered by the Landeron 21 from Landeron, a manual caliber with a 36-hour power reserve. It is hand-wound, so a daily turn of the crown keeps it running.
How water resistant is the Antarctic?
The Antarctic is rated to 50 m. That is enough for hand-washing, rain and brief swimming, but not for diving or prolonged submersion. Whatever the rating, avoid operating the crown or pushers underwater, and have the gaskets checked periodically to keep it reliable.
What movement does this Antarctic use?
Nivada lists this Antarctic 35mm Eggshell White Luminova with a Swiss manual-winding Landeron 21 movement.
How large is it?
Official specs list a 35mm diameter and 10.1mm thickness.
Is it a dive watch?
No. It has 50m water resistance, which is suitable for everyday splashes but not serious water use.
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