The Best Swiss Rolex Explorer & Seiko Alpinist Alternative Under $900 - Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 35
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- Опубликовано: 16 май 2024
- What do the US Navy, an Omega Constellation in the Godfather movies, a Rolex Explorer, John Carpenter's The Thing, the Seiko Alpinist, and some of the most iconic watches of all time have in common? Today we find out, with a look at a 2023 reissue of one of the most elegant field watches I've ever experienced. In this video, I review the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 35mm, a modern interpretation of a design first launched in the early 1950s. I analyze its specifications, design evolution, and deep history, along with its positives and negatives, to find out why so many people have made mistakes in understanding this watch, and why it is the most underrated, Swiss made, do it all alternative to its more famous rivals from Seiko and Rolex. What do you think of the watches in this video? Please share in the comments.
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Bro I watch your videos for relaxation. No joke.
Same here. Plus, Hugo is a riot.
Me too. For donkeys. Even helps me fall asleep sometimes
Definitely me as well
You are not alone 😅
yes, they are relaxing, best channel on the cultural watch space.
TGV! While it's not an Explorer alternative, I just bought my first Grand Seiko Spring Drive!
👏👏👏 Congrats, you must be over the moon with it
I hope to join you in the GS club one day.
Thank you my friend, enjoy! 🥂
Best regards,
TGV
Bravo, just don’t do any hard-core exploring with that Zaratsu polishing
Enjoy! I bought the 'Mistflake' last year. It gains 1 second per month! 1 second! Astonishing.
I wouldn't label this as an alternative but instead a watch that can indeed stand on it's own identity. Quite a handsome piece. Thank you for the review!
Heuer is associated with racing, Breitling with commercial aviation, IWC with military aviation, Omega with the space program, Blancpain with diving, and so on. Nivada has been the adventurer's brand since the 1950s. "For versatile men only".
I'm absolutely in love with the font used on the dial. Your content and watch hoices continue to inspire us all!
🙌🙌🙌 O&U!
Thank you so much,
Best regards,
TGV
Wow that’s the kind of watch I’ve been looking for stunning. Thanks again TGV for the quality of videos you always pump out
as ever great watch addicts viewing with no ego or back stabbing , the content is aimed at all levels of watches 👍👍 the hanhart silva is a great watch at that price range too
That “Rich man’s Rolex” metaphor was absolutely ingenious 👌Thanks for the amazing video 🫡
Your video are so thoughtfully created. Such a pleasure, wonderful end to the work week. Thank you!
Thank you so much my friend, hearing that brings a smile to my face.
Onwards and ever upwards!
Best regards,
TGV
TGV. I appreciate and love the historical research and background of the watch(s) you discuss. Very well executed, presented and informative.
The vulgarity and stigma that comes with the five pointed corona. Well said 👏👏👏
He built his channel on owning & reviewing Rolex….
I've been crushing on this watch so much since its release. Absolutely in love with it. Thank you TGV! 👊🏻
Thank you for another awesome video TGV. I especially love your referencing to history and pop culture. The link you made to the Thing was SPOT ON!
Nivada deserves more recognition than they usually get.
I could not agree more! I struggle to think of a micro brand doing it better with now.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
You always present the very best of reviews. The perfect blend of history, art, specifications, aesthetics, accessories, observations, opinions, and analysis. You manage to bring us into the conversation in such a natural and effortless manner. Always very well done! 🥃
I absolutely love the fact that companies like nivada grenchen are being faithful to the original design, in their sizing. Also, I feel like they have some of the best finishing for the money. I worn and wound mechaquartz Datomaster and it’s brilliant. Even in the 36mm size on my 6.75 in wrist. The finishing is the best I’ve seen for the sub $500 price tag.
Adding to this the fact that nivada has stood out with their true restomod watches with original movements and dials and then releasing a watch that is a recreation. They’ve teased a slew of different dials they’ve rediscovered that I’m sure we’ll see them do the same with.
Great way to start the weekend, thanks TGV!
Sensational video Tristano. Your final thoughts summed up this great hobby..... the quality of your production is always so great that just when I thought I was done... a watch that wasn't even on my radar suddenly becomes desirable...and it "pulls me back in"... Keep up the brilliant work. Long time subscriber!
Waking up on a Saturday morning to a new TGV vid, awesome! Coffee in hand! Love the intro for this one.
That's a gorgeous watch. Kinda reminds me of my newly acquired Grand Seiko SBGW231. Really tempted by Nivada Grenchen since your video a while back on the chrono but can't quite justify the price just yet. Great watch, great vid.
So lovely on the eyes and ears, as always!! Such a delightful way to convey information and opinions👌🏻.
BTW, last weekend- the wife, my youngest and me watched “The Thing”! For them, for the 1st time- for me, maybe 40 plus 😁. It’s not just a great sci fi/thriller/horror movie, and a classic- it is a deep lingering memory from my childhood…
A brilliant video for a brilliant watch! Thanks! Very excited about this watch, and hope it is a precursor of more smaller, historic watches for our future!
Back in England?!? Always a joy to get these on Fridays. Cheers!
Thank you for yet another fantastic video, TGV. I enjoyed every second of this, and you have sold me on Nivada watches. I will definitely be buying one soon!
Great history and great way of getting in a The Thing reference, superb film along with Big Trouble in little China. Classic Kurt. Stunning watch, although i admit i still have a very soft spot for the Alpinist. Brilliant video, have a nice weekend sir
Good seeing this one. Checking out the brand now. Looking for something similar although with brushing. Your videos are always great.
Welcome back to the UK. This is the perfect tonic to my watch buying debacle (money paid, no watch and a silent seller). Really enjoyable and balanced review.
I Pre-ordered this watch last December with a late March promised delivery. Actually arrived late May! USA customers be prepared to pay customs duty. It’s also shipped from Honk Kong where one of their service centers is located. After that long wait, the watch with full wind only worked for 5-7 hours. I had to send it back to Hong Kong. It arrived there beginning of June. As of today I am still waiting on the fix to be completed, which I was told is a new upgraded crown. Customer service has been responsive, but really, what a nightmare. I would not recommend buying even though it is beautiful wore well and comfy for the little time I had it on.
Great Vid as always! Btw i like the more IRL Outdoor-Vibez recently🙏
Questa introduzione mi fa ripensare ai tuoi primi video! Fiero di seguirti dall’inizio!
Haha, that was what I was going for!
Grazie Paolo, tuo comment significa molto per me,
Best as always,
T.
@@theurbangentryvero, una bellissima recensione come ai vecchi tempi 😊 mi raccomando il verde della nostra bandiera a sinistra 😉 commento costruttivo perché so che ci tieni ai dettagli. 👏👏👏
Love tgv videos thank you for getting me into watches and collecting !
Excellent video. Amazing research and the access to archive footage is simply unparalleled. How do you do it? Don't give up, these mid range heritage issues are aspirational for us majority
Great top quality video as always. congrats TGV you are the best
Stopped watching a Teddy Bulbasaur video to check out the TGV drop 👍
Loving this intro, by the way. 🔥
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I can’t watch Teddy. I feel like he’s the guy TGV is always talking about with him becoming an official dealer for many brands. I simply don’t believe his opinions of the watches. Of course he’s going to say good things about whatever watch he’s reviewing simply because he sells them in his store and shop.
@@michaelmyers4176 I didn't know he also had a shop, but I agree with you on this feeling that TGV indirectly or implicitly is talking about him because Teddy used to talk about watches and just show the stock/retailer pictures of them.
So what! Total unnecessary wasteful comment.
What a beautiful watch from such a classy brand, created in the golden age! Thanks for sharing your knowledge of the Antarctic genre, of which I was less familiar. Looking forward to your next insight into this wonderful interest we all share on here.
I have waited for this video. And you did not disappoint. Have done the antarctic justice for showcasing it this way. This video has nudged me right over the edge of my decision tk get this watch. Come june iam sweeping one up. Great video and great lessons also. Thank you.
Al the best.
Roberto. S
Very cool history and a watch that was not on my radar until this video. Superb video as always. O&U
Fantastic review, TGV. Love seeing what NG is doing. It is too small for my tastes, but with my wrist size I am usually wearing a far larger piece. Regardless of the size, the history and design is excellent. Wonderful to see you out and about. Thank you for the excellent work, as always. Onward and upward, my friend. Be well.
LOVED THIS VIDEO! You should do it this way more often🤗 the watch is very nice
Following for around 9 years, really really love this channel and videos.❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉
Great watch and another great video. Nice to see that you're back in the UK TGV. You can't beat a walk in the woods with a decent air rifle as well.
Love the rifle TGV! Didn't know you were a marksman. Amazing review. Thanks for shedding light on a beautiful watch that I didn't know existed yet.
Very good video TGV. Really enjoyed the footage.
Great video T, love the added infographics. Your dictation, photography, horological knowledge Is all class. I think your style would be great for a long-form documentary-style one off. Perhaps a deep dive that encompasses the history of whatever you felt like making, within It’s entirely. You could be a great educator and I can’t wait to see what you work on next. I trust your artistic vision wholly.
I really enjoyed the shift In music and energy between sections, It gives breathing room for those more intense sections, creating a nice sense of flow. The storytelling alone Is enough to interest me. You could talk about the production of textiles and I’d be interested.
But, there Is something to keeping videos succinct and tight, so that kind of project would take an exponentially greater amount of time, so you have to consider the cost of your time greatly.
On a side note: I’m saving up money for my grail, a Casio Oceanus T200. It’s the perfect meld between modernity In It’s functionality, while still being handcrafted In Yamagata using their own Zaratsu technique. I couldn’t be more excited, I’m loving my new job, and I’m going back to school this year to learn ASL, Spanish, and Sicilian Italian. Tanto amore a tutti voi!
Cheers and love to my fellow gentry.
Excellent video, thank you TGV.
I love vintage watches so great to see some of these makes popping up either on RUclips or Facebook , just recently the Vulcain cricket pooped up, Roamer also popped its head up on my feeds and now this on your channel. Great to see the old film footage of some classic films.
A beautiful watch. And once again, a great video. Thank you for making this content that allows us to discover, enjoy and relax for a few minutes.
The scenery & planting looks undeniably British to me.
Are you back home TGV?
Another great video as always.
How terrifying is that scene in John Carpenter’s The Thing, when they’re doing the blood test and they are tied to the chairs? Glad you mentioned how terrible the remake in the 2000’s was. I was so excited for it when it came out 😭
Fortunately, that miss was actually a prequel in which the Norwegian team’s backstory is told…not a remake.
It is a great looking watch. Thanks for another great review TGV. Probably a little too small for me but my sarb035 fills that spot perfectly.
This was just brilliant, a nice new concept with history, movies tips etc and the love for the history behind watch. Very nice pictures of the watch but you could run the specs while handling the watch(just and idea) I know you like feedback. The admiral Byrd story is a real good one. I can't wait to see what is coming up! Keep this up TGW👍
Thank you so much Tom, as for the specs, they should all be in there, somewhere! 😅😉
The only thing I left out was the weight this time as I did not have my scales with me on my travels.
Best regards,
TGV
Handsome watch indeed. Love the nature shots. You’re killing it TGV.
Good evening TGV! The Antarctic-line from Nivada Grenchen offers such a great variety. Me, I am pretty fond of the Antarctic Spider Salmon. What makes your Video outstanding is the in depth history section. Have a great weekend!
Thank you Heiko and good evening!
I don't blame you, that Salmon spider dial is gorgeous.
Have a great weekend too, 🥂😎
Best regards,
TGV
TGV please keep up the great work!
I had the opportunity to try on an Antarctica at Wind-Up NYC. Loved it! Hoping NG to release a version with Arit Deco numerals or stick indices 🤞
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS - top notch, and always classy, my friend. Best to you!
Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
Best regards,
TGV
Superb as always - top notch narration and B roll. To say nothing of the editing!
I have a 70s Nivada Antarctic Sea 200m dive watch which I love. Green sunburst dial, tritium lume that's turned terracotta and the very fun penguin on the caseback.
It was only $225 and is a doddle to service as it's powered by an ETA 2472. That sort of vintage value makes it hard to consider the new releases.
One other thought - I'd say the Alpinist is a classic 90s watch with retro styling as the 50s original was only in production for a short time and was aesthetically quite different - not green and no cathedral hands. Likewise the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date, a consciously retro, anti-quartz watch launched in the early 80s.
Fantastic review - I've been hoping you'd cover this one. A very charming piece at a price that makes it fairly reasonable to roll the dice, negatives in mind. I'm partial to rather small watches, given my rather small wrists, so this one may be just right for me.
Great vid as per usual!
I’d love to get your thoughts on the new sinn 903’s now that they’ve removed the 10 o’clock crown.
Yes! What a nicely finished stock on whatever that rifle is at the opening TGV. Nothing like walking around the woods with good old fashioned wood and iron and a good watch on the wrist, cheers 🥂
Hey TGV, as a lurker I just wanted to pop in and express my appreciation for your videos.
Nice watch. I’ll
Have to check it out. You always give good suggestions TGV
great vid TGV ...!!!
I just picked up the Seiko SJE085 1959 Alpinist reissue (the one with the bund strap), but the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic with the four triangular indices and the black dial/white lume was a VERY close second.
As I got the new-in-box 1959 Alpinist for almost half its MSRP, it was an offer I couldn't refuse; even outside of the fact it's a watch that had been on my radar for since it came out two years ago, only being held back by the $2900 price tag. Circumstances just happened to align and it was meant to be. Zero regrets.
Even so, I will eventually own a Nivada Grenchen one day. I love what they're doing in the industry and find their designs far more interesting than the usual fare the bigger Swiss brands put out these days.
Top notch content again, TGV!
Great job and review on this amazing time piece! Oh, if it was a 38 mm, I would buy it yesterday.
Great watch and great video tgv cheers !!!
Good sales job T! I now want one! My father exchanged his NG for a Breitling in 1951, I wish I had the NG. BTW, love the shoulder flashes; the subtle British Army special forces stealth UJ, and the "Bonjourno! Sono Italiano!" Tricolore. Brilliant!
Nice! Review! the Jacket and the patches are awesome!
Thank you my friend, you are always the true gent 🙏
Best as always,
T.
can you make citizen attesa and casio protrek reviews? Thanks for all your content these years!
Hi TGV, can I ask where you get your 5 link bracelets from that fit the Tudor sub please? Love the channel log time binge watcher
Nice episode as always!
Truthfully though I have been through their entire catalogue online, I just cannot get into the brands aesthetic.
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Very cool watch! I almost pulled the trigger, but I am lucky enough to have the Lorier Safari that you designed which fills my need for a GADA piece.
I have a Nivada Antarctic from the 60's that I wear almost every day. I got it from my father (who got it from his great uncle when he was much younger).
The watch had a rough life in the beginning, it's dinged, scratched and the plexi has a little crack.
Still runs fine despite not having been serviced in at least 30 years...
When you showed it in the other video i had to look it up, it's a very cool release, i like how it has a vintage size and look but retains modern improvements on the movement side, it's another great release from Nivada Grechen and as always some of the best reviews out there, full of history but without losing sight of the watch is.
So well said, thank you. "full of history but without losing sight of the watch is"
Spot on!!! Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
I’m so glad I’ve already picked up a Super Antarctic before this video dropped, wouldn’t be surprised to now see those dry up soon
Great watch, I received my pre-order Antarctic 35mm egshell dial two weeks ago. Absolutely love it, except for the slippery crown. Wear it with the brown and black racing strap.
Well, another watch to put on the ever enlarging short-list, thanks TVG!!!! 😂 Your videos are tops, as always, takes me back to my Art History courses in art school.
The indices remind me of the arrowhead ones from the 50's and 60's Omega's (not sure if they were commonly used by other brands in that time - and I now see you addressed this in the vid) they look so, so good.
The fatter, larger indices work so well, and in current watches they don't appear too often which is a pity.
I've been checking some vintage watches but I'm not there yet. This looks like an alternative with a bit more security.
The indices look "gold" but they aren't (eggshell doesn't have those).
Dauphine hands too, my gosh.
So... Constellation with arrow heads, pie pan, dog legs, not knowing what I'm getting myself into... Or... the same vibe with current tech and QC. This is hard.
Oh! They do have stainless steel case with gold indices, black dial though. Looks very nice..... But like you said, white or eggshell seems to be more appropriate.
I'm currently on eBay searching for older models. By the way TGV.. Where did you get that smooth looking black jacket??? I love it!
Man I going to say that your watch reviews that are top tier. Thanks to you I have bought 3 NG's although my F77 ended up on my wife's Arm. But I bought a Super Antarctic for my self I preordered another F77 but I think my wife will highjack that one as well
Brilliant presentation, as always. This watch is so close to my ideal watch. A tad larger, more water resistance, the thinner version of that font, and I don't think I'd need another watch.
Love the history, and the explanation of style eras. I would love more on art deco, ponpadour, googie, etc.
Love this watch also. Man! Nivada hits a spot...
And I just bought an Alpinist ha. Maybe a Nivada will be my next. Excellent video as always
You are in for some serious fun, enjoy!
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Good choice with the Alpinist, it’s been on my list for a while
The Alpinist is one of my favorite watches. One of the most comfortable one I have. But I have been on my honeymoon with my Squale lately. Also very comfy.
@@wvmtns6400 I have to get a Squale
@@wvmtns6400 which Squale did you get? I have a 1545 GMT & I’ve been eyeing a “Super Squale” lately.
I love what NG are doing overall. The strap is great, it’s the same I got in my chronoking.
Love the NG Antartic! I've got to have one in this colour and spec, will make a great daily for me! Guess what though, they are sold out everywhere in the UK! TGV the people must be taking your advice! Really enjoyable video very chilled out watching it!
Nivada Grenchen has been killing it since they came back! Here’s hoping that they make another chronicling with seikos mecaquartz movement
Your cross-wipe from the lume shot to daylight - chef's kiss!
1982 version of 'The Thing' is the best, hands down. But I still appreciate the 1951 version and even the 2011 version.
The 1951 by Hawks and Nyby holds up better overall, but I'm able to look past the failings of the 2011 version and appreciate it as a lead-in to the 1982 masterwork. I re-watch each of them ever October and the 1982 version keeps serving up new details to obsess over. Who was the first to be infected? Who's infected at the end? Why do these details still nag at me?
Great review as always! Beautiful watch.
There's no "2011" version. It's not a remake. It's a different story, a prequel.
@@AxLWake All three movies are based on "Who Goes There" by John W. Campbell, Jr. They share the same/similar titles as well. Also, all three share simiar settings and key plot elements. So referring to them as different versions of the same story feels warranted to me. I do recognize that the 2011 version of the story serves as a lead in to the 1982 version. You could make a case for 2011 being Part 0 & 1982 being Part 1 - together they cover the discovery of the Thing and its final(?) destruction. The 1951 version is perhaps the odd man out, as it omits the biological duplication that was a central element in "Who Goes There".
I think my favorite part in all your videos are the art lessons included ❤
Glad you’re not gone
I have a vintage Nivada... love it !
TGV .What do you think of the longines retrograde moonphase 44mm from the master collection?
Thanks
Great vid. I was intent on buying this, but now I'm in two minds. It was close between this and the bigger 369 version. I'll keep researching.
The eggshell dial with white luminova is very tempting; maybe on a beads of rice bracelet, to get around the spring bar issue.
There are some post expedition Antarticas with the Geophysical medal on the back and a frosted dial with silver indices and a roulette date wheel.
I have the original one with the solid gold medallion on the back depicting Admiral Byrds camp. It's also a chronometer grade movement and is marked as such on the dial . Found it in a coin shop for 35.00 . Its my favorite watch because of the history behind it.
Hello Ciao Tristano nice information and review of Nivada I do like the winding crown a bit to little for big hands. Nice information, stay well to the next Saluti da Roma Italy Ciao.
It is a gorgeous watch 😍 I do like the case size, I think in the current era, a small watch stands out, and in fact looks more elegant and special.
I have my same Lorier Safari on a Bond NATO strap as well right now 18:38. It’s become my everyday watch.
My Explorer alternative is a Smiths PRS-29A...absolutely love that little 36mm manual wind beauty..it's not a Explorer like a their Everest watches, but what a great field alternative it is
If you had "Ducktails Money" TGV, you wouldn't have to be so imaginative and resourceful with your absorbing content! Then we'd never get to learn about these hidden gems you unearth, lost in the mists of time! Thank you, once again, for enhancing our appreciation of the history of horology. Pure class!
Love the fonts and I agree the faux patina works in this case….