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Maen Manhattan 40vsVenezianico Nereide Aureo 39

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
Nereide Aureo 39200m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$1,000

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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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