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What people say

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Venezianico Nereide Ametista

Venezianico Nereide Ametista owners widely praise its striking amethyst-purple dial and proportions, with particular appreciation for the durable tungsten bezel, which is noted as highly resistant to scratches. The bracelet and bezel action also receive consistent positive remarks for their feel and functionality. The watch is frequently highlighted as an excellent choice for a first true dive watch, with its Italian manufacturing and development adding to its appeal. On balance, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide Ametista highly for its distinctive dial and robust, well-executed bezel at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 120-click unidirectional tungsten bezel is a strong point, offering excellent durability. The lume brightness could be improved, as the BGW9 Super-LumiNova is not as bright as some other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the standout feature of the watch, with one highlighting the unique dial and the other the sporty yet refined presence of the 42 mm stainless steel case.

Pagani Design PD-1728

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1728 for its attractive appearance, gorgeous pearly dial, and surprisingly good lume. However, community members consistently flag its 14mm thickness as excessive for the style, and some find the bracelet's screw pins difficult to adjust. One owner notes the watch gained approximately 20 seconds over a week and expresses annoyance at the lack of a date window. On balance, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1728 a visually appealing watch, with its primary drawbacks being its thickness and bracelet adjustability.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Ametista42mm
PD-172840mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Ametista
PD-172840h
Water Resistance
Nereide Ametista200m
PD-1728100m
MSRP
Nereide Ametista$1,250
PD-1728$142

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
24.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,250
$142
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