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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVDvsVenezianico Nereide Aureo 39

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HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416
Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Power Reserve
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Water Resistance
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
Nereide Aureo 39200m
MSRP
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$1,000

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What people say

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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

One owner reported poor quality with a plastic-like crystal, audible rattling, and significant timekeeping issues within 24 hours, deeming the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD overpriced. Another commenter felt the design needed upgrades to its movement and crystal, noting a cheap feel to the dial's textured section. On balance, the consensus among the limited owner feedback is that the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD has significant quality concerns for its price point.

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.

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