The dials have been in storage for decades and have developed a slight patina, but show no structural damage. The printed brand logo at 12 o’clock and the printed Antarctica Glacier logo at six o’clock are as good as new.
Nivada Grenchen often used ETA movements in the early 1970s, and the caliber 2783, which debuted in 1974, is a perfect fit for the 35mm Antarctic case. It is equipped with a date complication, visible through a framed window at three o’clock, and beats at a modest 3Hz.
The recovered parts are housed in the standard 35mm stainless steel Antarctic case, which features a blend of vertical brushed and polished finishes.
These deadstock dials and movements, initially intended for the repair and refurbishment of old watches, are being given new life in the debut collection of the revived Antarctic Glacier.