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Venezianico Nereide AcquafortevsPraesidus Desert Field

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Nereide Acquaforte
VenezianicoNereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Acquaforte42mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Acquaforte40h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
Nereide Acquaforte200m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
Nereide Acquaforte$1,000
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$195

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What people say

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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.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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