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Venezianico Nereide AcquafortevsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Nereide Acquaforte
VenezianicoNereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500
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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Acquaforte42mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Acquaforte40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
Nereide Acquaforte200m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Nereide Acquaforte$1,000
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
25.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
29.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
L592.5
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$2,500
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