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Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Mens Watch Black
Ref. 32025A17
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The Super Antarctic began as a mid-century explorer's tool, built when Nivada Grenchen was equipping expeditions rather than dressing wrists. This reissue traces directly back to that lineage, prompted by the original surfacing on social media and the response that followed — a reminder that the vintage piece had never lost its following. The brief was to reproduce the spirit of it honestly, with only the updates that durability now demands. At 38mm with a 45mm lug-to-lug span, it sits close to the wrist without crowding it, and 11.1mm is slim enough to disappear under a cuff. The matte black dial does what flat black has always done — it reads instantly in any light, with the white Super-LumiNova pulling the lollipop hour hand and sword minute hand into sharp relief. The double-domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating means glare is redirected rather than absorbed, keeping legibility consistent from awkward angles. The screw-down caseback carries an embossed gold medallion, a direct callback to the original that feels considered rather than decorative. It is the kind of detail that rewards the owner who actually looks, and it connects this watch to the expedition history in a way the dial alone cannot.
- Reference
- 32025A17
- Brand
- Nivada Grenchen
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case thickness
- 11.1mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- Soprod P024
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 45mm
- Power reserve
- 38 hours
Manufacturer’s guarantee
Your new watch
Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
How long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 38 hours fully wound — so it will usually stop if you leave it off overnight.
What size strap does it take?
20mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 45mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16cm (6¼ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 38mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are Goldsmiths?
Goldsmiths has been selling watches in Britain since 1778 and is part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. They are an authorised dealer, so a watch comes with the manufacturer’s own warranty.
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