The Best Swiss Rolex Explorer & Seiko Alpinist Alternative Under $900 - Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 35

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. Get your Urban Gentry coffee mug, #wristwatchcheck tee, and more official merch: https://the-urban-gentry-shop.creator-spring.com Check out The Urban Gentry Amazon storefront for items in my videos. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theurbangentry Follow The Urban Gentry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theurbangentrychannel Strap change on the Antarctic: https://holbensfinewatchbands.com/collections/fluco-1/products/fluco-suede-leather-dark-grey Join us on Facebook to get your watch or Gentry related questions answered, and engage with some of the community beyond YouTube: https://www.facebook.com/groups/