Drawing inspiration from the legendary Antarctic Glacier of the 1960s, the Antarctic Glacier 35mm with Tuxedo Dial reinterprets Nivada’s polar heritage for the modern explorer. Its vertically brushed silver and anthracite two-tone dial nicknamed the Tuxedo for its refined contrast features applied steel indexes on a dark outer ring, offering remarkable depth, contrast, and luminosity.
The embossed caseback depicts a stylized penguin medallion, an emblem of endurance. Equipped with the Swiss Soprod P054 manual-winding movement, this 35mm model embodies the spirit of adventure and timeless design. Offered with interchangeable straps from steel to leather and rubber, it is as versatile as it is refined.

Information:

Reference: 35020M04

Dated: 2025

Bracelet: Stainless Steel Breads of Rice

Case: 35mm x 10.1mm Thickness 42mm lug to lug - Stainless Steel

Lug Width: 19mm

Dial: Vintage Silver Color with Vertical Brushed, Shiny Silver Applied indexes, Light Old Radium Super Luminous Dots

Movement: Soprod P054 - Manual

Functions: HMS, Date

Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty card

Crystal: Double Domed Sapphire Glass

Bracelet size: 7.5"

Condition: New

 

Brand History:

Nivada Grenchen, established in 1926 in Grenchen, Switzerland, quickly became renowned for its rugged tool watches that pushed the boundaries of horological innovation. The brand solidified its reputation with the introduction of the Antarctic in 1950, the first waterproof automatic watch. This timepiece gained fame when it accompanied members of the U.S. Navy's Operation Deep Freeze I during their South Pole expedition from 1955 to 1956.

 

In 1961, Nivada Grenchen launched the Chronomaster, a versatile waterproof chronograph designed for aviators, divers, and sports enthusiasts. The company continued its innovative streak with the release of the Depthomatic in 1964, the first diver's watch featuring a depth indicator, followed by the Depthmaster in 1965, capable of withstanding pressures up to 1,000 meters.

After a period of dormancy, Nivada Grenchen experienced a rebirth in 2018, reintroducing two of its most iconic models—the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver and the Antarctic—at the forefront of its revival. The relaunch paved the way for the brand’s enduring appeal among modern watch enthusiasts while honoring its storied heritage.