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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsVenezianico Nereide Acquaforte

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
Nereide Acquaforte
VenezianicoNereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Nereide Acquaforte42mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Nereide Acquaforte40h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
Nereide Acquaforte200m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
Nereide Acquaforte$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
48mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$1,000

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What people say

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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

Venezianico Nereide Acquaforte

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide's striking dial design and overall finishing, with many finding its appearance and feel superior in person. The bracelet is noted for its comfort and quality, and the watch is considered suitable for daily wear. Some owners find the case a bit thick for wear under a cuff. The movement is a point of discussion, with one owner preferring a thinner, more accurate caliber over the NH45a, while another review highlights the reliable Sellita SW200-1. The watch is regarded as a good value mechanical diver-style timepiece, featuring a handsome design with a decorative tungsten bezel and aventurine dial, though the stock rubber strap can be stiff. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique engraved case, inspired by Renaissance ornamentation, is a standout feature. The Miyota 9039 automatic movement provides reliable accuracy. A significant drawback is the difficulty in sourcing the watch due to its high demand.

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