DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical DivingvsVenezianico Nereide Corallo
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Measurements
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Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving
Nereide Corallo
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
lowest
49mm
Thickness
12mm
lowest
12.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$899
lowest
$1,499
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch for its comfortable 39mm sizing and attractive dial features like depth and a sandwich chapter ring, with many appreciating the included strap options. Some owners report the bezel is difficult to turn and question its utility as a dive watch feature. On balance, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch highly for its wearability and dial aesthetics, particularly within the American microbrand space.
Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Timascus for its beautiful design, authentic material, and unique iridescent colors. One owner reports a bezel to indices alignment issue on the Aureo model. Some find the 1075€ price point for the limited edition Timascus too high, and wish for a 39mm option. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its striking aesthetic and material uniqueness, despite some price and sizing concerns.
The dial's unique color and texture are consistently praised. The water resistance is a point of contention, with one reviewer citing 200 meters and another 100 meters.
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