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Venezianico Nereide AcquafortevsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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The bottom line

The 38.5mm SBGZ003 wears 3.5mm narrower than the 42mm Nereide Acquaforte — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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Venezianico Nereide Acquaforte
Venezianico Nereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000
Grand Seiko SBGZ003
Grand Seiko SBGZ003
Nereide Acquaforte
VenezianicoNereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Acquaforte42mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Acquaforte40h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Nereide Acquaforte200m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Nereide Acquaforte$1,000
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000

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