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Venezianico Nereide AcquafortevsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Nereide Acquaforte
VenezianicoNereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Acquaforte42mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Acquaforte40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Nereide Acquaforte200m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Nereide Acquaforte$1,000
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
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
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 82s5

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 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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