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Venezianico Nereide AcquafortevsGrand Seiko STGF359

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Nereide Acquaforte
VenezianicoNereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000
STGF359
Grand SeikoSTGF359
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Acquaforte42mm
STGF35928.9mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Acquaforte40h
STGF35940h
Water Resistance
Nereide Acquaforte200m
STGF359100m
MSRP
Nereide Acquaforte$1,000
STGF359$2,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
28.9mm
Thickness
11.9mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
35.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
4J52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$2,600

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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.

Grand Seiko STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

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