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Orient Esteem IIvsVenezianico Nereide Aureo 39

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285
Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39

The Venezianico Nereide is praised for its handsome design and good value, featuring a tungsten bezel insert and a sparkling aventurine dial. Owners note the optical glass bezel offers less glare than ceramic. The stock rubber strap is described as stiff, and the Canova bracelet lacks a half-link for fine adjustment. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Venezianico Nereide offers good case finishing for its price point, making it a compelling entry-level mechanical diver-style watch.

From video reviewers

The 24k gold dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is a potential drawback. Reviewers disagree on whether the unique design and features justify the price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
Nereide Aureo 39200m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
FT622
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$1,000
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