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Venezianico Nereide AcquafortevsTissot Ballade

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Nereide Acquaforte
VenezianicoNereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Acquaforte42mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Acquaforte40h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Nereide Acquaforte200m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Nereide Acquaforte$1,000
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
39mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$1,100

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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.

Tissot Ballade

Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its excellent value, immaculate quality for the price, and attractive design, with many highlighting the mesmerizing dial and hobnail or fluted bezel. Reviewers and owners alike commend its comfortable 39mm proportions and slim case, noting the COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement as a significant strength. Some owners find the included strap and clasp to be areas for potential improvement, and one owner noted disappointment with a quartz movement in a specific model. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot Ballade a strong value proposition, excelling in design and movement certification at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Tissot Ballade's unique, intricately cut ribbed bezel design adds depth and character to the case. The watch's stunning finishing is a notable strength, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. A drawback is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a concern for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.

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