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Venezianico Nereide AcquafortevsVario 1918 Pilot

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Nereide Acquaforte
VenezianicoNereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Acquaforte42mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Acquaforte40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Nereide Acquaforte200m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Nereide Acquaforte$1,000
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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