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Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 3.6.9 38mm Mens Watch Black
Ref. 32039A10
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The Super Antarctic line traces directly to Nivada Grenchen's involvement with polar expeditions in the 1950s, a period when the brand supplied watches to scientists and crew working in conditions that demanded legibility above everything else. This particular reference is the clean-dial variant: where other versions of the reissue apply a faux-patina to approximate aged lume, this one uses crisp white Super-LumiNova with no artificial distressing, making it a contemporary reading of the original rather than a simulation of an old one. At 38mm with a 45mm lug-to-lug span it sits close to the wrist and suits a narrower wrist as readily as a broad one. The twisted lyre lugs are polished against brushed case sides, which gives the watch more visual presence than its restrained dial suggests. That dial reads with immediate clarity — large Arabic numerals at the quarter positions, a matte black field, and a double-domed sapphire that bends light across the surface in a way flat glass does not. The screw-down onion crown and the IP gold Antarctic medallion on the caseback are details that reward attention without announcing themselves from across a room.
- Reference
- 32039A10
- Brand
- Nivada Grenchen
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case thickness
- 12mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- ETA 2824
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 45mm
- Power reserve
- 38 hours
Manufacturer’s guarantee
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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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