ANTARCTIC GMT
NIVADA GRENCHEN’S FIRST GMT WATCH
ANTARCTIC GMT
AVAILABLE IN TWO VERSIONS
TROPICAL DIAL - 99 ONLY
BLACK DIAL
A MUST-HAVE
A TRIBUTE TO THE
NIVADA GRENCHEN LEGACY
The Antarctic GMT is a tribute to Nivada Grenchen’s rich legacy of professional watchmaking. Originally introduced during the Jet Age, when frequent travelers required precise time-zone tracking, the Antarctic GMT has been reimagined for modern adventurers. This retro-styled masterpiece pays homage to its 1970s roots while offering the contemporary functionality of a Swiss-made SOPROD C125 movement.
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Purpose-designed for its time, and now timeless
The Antarctic GMT is a rare gem. During research into Nivada's historic collections, Guillaume Laidet, the brand’s CEO, discovered this vintage treasure on the Hodinkee Shop. Captivated by its 1970s design and GMT complication, he saw the perfect opportunity to enrich the Antarctic range with this standout model.
Designed for Time-Zone-Hopping in the Jet Age
The Jet Age, which began after World War II and peaked between 1955 and 1972, sparked a demand for GMT watches among frequent travelers and jet-setters as they traversed more and more time zones in shorter timespans.
Nivada Grenchen joined the ranks of these horological pioneers by introducing the Antarctic GMT in the early 1970s, powered by the AR-1146 movement.This movement didn’t allow for independent adjustment of the 24-hour hand—it moved in sync with the 12-hour hand, making it a true pilot’s GMT watch.
ANTARCTIC GMT
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Antarctic GMT BLACK or TROPICAL
Indexes: Applied silver-tone indexes with SLC3 Lume
Diameter: 36mm
Thickness: 11.1mm
Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
Case Finish: Brushed
Strap Size: 20x16mm
Movement: Automatic winding
Functions: Central hours, minutes, sweeping seconds; independent central GMT hand; date
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Movement: SOPROD C125
Crystal: Plexiglass
Caseback: Engraved with a penguin
Water Resistance: 5 ATM
Price: Starting at $1600
Expedition-Ready – from Pole to Pole, from Mountain Peaks to the Ocean Floor
As always, Nivada paid great attention to detail. They went one step further, offering a GMT watch encased in a dive-ready case developed by Ervin Piquerez S.A. (EPSA). This iconic case features two crowns—one to control the 24-hour bezel for tracking a second time zone, and the other for adjusting the watch’s settings.
Renowned for its high quality and water resistance, EPSA produced "Super Compressor" cases. Their patented technology leveraged the water pressure at depth to compress the case against its gasket. The deeper the dive, the greater the pressure, and the better the seal.
Production ran from the early to mid-1970s, but was cut short by the quartz crisis.With limited numbers produced, the Antarctic GMT remains a true unicorn among vintage timepieces.
Iconic, Self-Assured, Pure Nivada
The first thing you notice when strapping on the new Antarctic GMT is its presence.It seems like a time capsule from the late 1960s-70s, yet fully in tune with today’s aesthetic codes.
With a 36mm diameter, a slim profile of 11.1mm, and a perfectly balanced weight, it’s the ideal companion for crossing time zones with style.
In terms of design, the new Antarctic GMT is a faithful homage to the original.The iconic red-and-black GMT hand remains, but now features a Plexiglass insertion the internal bezel for tracking the second time zone. The matte black dial, contrasting with the amber-toned 24-hour bezel, immediately draws the eye, while the thick Plexiglass crystal enhances the watch’s retro appeal and avoids the distortions common with overly thick sapphire glass.
At its heart is a Swiss-made SOPROD GMT movement.
THREE STRAP OPTIONS
• Brown or black leather with or without white stitching
• Beads of Rice steel bracelet
• Brown or black Racing strap
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