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Venezianico Nereide AcquafortevsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Nereide Acquaforte
VenezianicoNereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Acquaforte42mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Acquaforte40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
Nereide Acquaforte200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Nereide Acquaforte$1,000
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
8R46
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$3,000

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

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