Antarctic 35mm Eggshell Beige Luminova Watch 35001M

The Watch

Blending nearly a century of expertise dating back to 1926 with cutting-edge techniques, premium-grade metals, and an unwavering passion for design, the iconic brand Nivada Grenchen continues to turn heads with its captivating timepieces. Wearing one of these watches means wearing a piece of authentic, high-quality craftsmanship - something both elegant and enduring, designed to express your style with flair while holding its own in the most extreme conditions. Today, the brand unveils a new reissue of one of its most iconic watches, the Antarctic - a collection of sophisticated, neo-vintage timepieces of the highest quality, each featuring a dazzling Art Déco dial that captures timeless elegance in its purest form. Launched in 1950, the original model accompanied the U.S. Navy's Task Force Deep Freeze on its expeditions to the South Pole, proving its exceptional robustness, resilience, and reliability in the harshest conditions - and earning an instant following among men. Ocarat is proud to offer you this Antarctic 35001M watch, crafted for anyone seeking a timepiece that is original, elegant, and high-performing. True to the iconic design codes of the 1950s, it will quickly become your wrist's go-to companion and your trusted partner through every great adventure. With its bold contemporary style, meticulous aesthetics, and precision engineering, it's the refined addition that elevates your look day and night - expressing your one-of-a-kind identity while delivering unfailing reliability at every turn. Its round case is crafted from 316L stainless steel and finished with a polished surface and brushed edges, lending it a refined, modern delicacy. It measures 35 mm in diameter, 41.90 mm in length, and 10.10 mm in thickness (7 mm without the crystal) - dimensions that ensure a comfortable, enjoyable fit throughout the day. It flatters wrists of all sizes, suiting both men's and women's wrists beautifully. At 3 o'clock, a crown engraved with the brand's logo allows you to set the hours and minutes at any time. To ensure an impeccable experience for years to come, a sapphire crystal protects the dial from everyday shocks and scratches. It features a double-dome shape that amplifies the watch's vintage charm with an extra dynamic touch. On the caseback, the case back is decorated with an embossed penguin on a gold medallion, adding an extra touch of charm to this beautiful creation. It is screw-down, providing water resistance of 5 ATM.

The Dial

A beautifully crafted round dial sits gracefully within the case, lending the watch an air of refinement and delicacy through its domed profile. The true hallmark of this creation, it captivates with its semi-matte finish and eggshell color, which gives it that subtly soft, understated appeal. Gray hour markers ensure a clean, effortless time read in any setting. At the center, two gray dauphine hands sweep smoothly to indicate hours and minutes in both bright and low-light conditions, thanks to their Luminova coating. This luminescent treatment in beige is also applied to arcs around the perimeter for enhanced legibility. These arcs are separated by black lines forming a minute track, framing twelve gray indexes that make it easy to identify the hours. The numerals follow an Art Déco style - Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock, and arrowhead markers for the rest - giving the whole dial a distinctly vintage character. The seconds are indicated by a slender seconds hand that stands out with its striking blue color. Finally, the brand places its name just below 12 o'clock as a signature, with "Antarctic" and "Swiss" inscribed around the perimeter.

The Movement

Inside this watch ticks a Swiss-made mechanical movement that delivers reliable, precise, and consistent performance in any situation. More specifically, it is the Landeron 21 caliber, which brings this model to life and ensures smooth, accurate hand movement. Anti-magnetic and shock-resistant, it provides precise and reliable readout of hours, minutes, and seconds under all conditions. This 17-jewel mechanism beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and offers a power reserve of 36 hours.

The Strap

This beautiful watch ships with one of the four straps below. With a lug width of 18 mm, each one delivers a timeless, refined look that beautifully complements your personal style. Note that the buckle measures 16 mm in width.

The first strap is crafted in perforated bovine leather with a boldly assertive Rally look. A refined and elegant addition that elevates any outfit while ensuring a comfortable, enjoyable wear throughout the day. Dressed in a rich brown color and finished with tone-on-tone topstitching, it's an easy everyday choice - secured effortlessly with its polished 316L stainless steel tang buckle engraved with the brand's logo.

The second Racing strap is also crafted in bovine leather, dressed in black with tone-on-tone topstitching. Its perforated design gives the watch a more pronounced modern edge. It wraps your wrist softly and comfortably, making it a pleasure to wear on any occasion. It pairs with any outfit and fastens securely via its tang buckle bearing the brand's logo, crafted in polished 316L stainless steel.

For a more seamless look that complements the watch as a whole, the third strap is crafted in 316L stainless steel with a polished finish that gives it a bright, lustrous appearance. It frames your wrist with refined elegance and is composed of five rows of rice-grain links flanked by two rows of rectangular links. It pairs effortlessly with any outfit and stays securely in place thanks to its deployment buckle bearing the brand's logo.

The fourth and final strap adds a touch of elegant understated style to the watch with its black color and refined design. Crafted in bovine leather and finished with white stitching along both edges, it's supple and comfortable to wear, dressing up any look from day to night while elegantly framing your wrist. Its tang buckle, engraved with the brand's logo and crafted in polished 316L stainless steel, ensures a secure and comfortable fit on every occasion.

Water Resistance

This model offers water resistance of 5 atmospheres, or 50 m. Beautiful as it is, this watch was built to handle more than just admiring glances. You can keep it on in the shower - though the Ocarat team recommends leaving it on the edge of the sink to preserve its brilliance and integrity over time. For swimming and scuba diving, however, we strongly advise against wearing this watch in the water, as doing so risks damage and costly repairs.