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Venezianico Nereide AcquafortevsVario Futurist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Nereide Acquaforte
VenezianicoNereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Acquaforte42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Acquaforte40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Nereide Acquaforte200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Nereide Acquaforte$1,000
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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