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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.

Sinn U1 S L

The Sinn U1 S L is widely praised for its intense, full-lume dial, a feature described as new technology that glows brightly, and its unique black and white "arctic tactical" aesthetic. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the Tegimented German submarine steel case for its exceptional scratch resistance and matte, non-reflective finish, with one owner reporting no scratches on the case after 17 years. The watch is also noted for its legibility and robust build, offering 1000m water resistance. However, some owners find the 44mm size and 14.7mm thickness wear large, and one reviewer noted the 4 o'clock crown positions lacked distinct clicks, leading to difficult date changes. Accuracy figures for the ETA 2824-2 movement vary, with one owner seeing +1/+2 s/day and another about -6 s/day. The Tegimented bracelet is reported to scratch more easily than the case by some, while others found it held up well.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Ametista42mm
U1 S L44mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Ametista
U1 S L38h
Water Resistance
Nereide Ametista200m
U1 S L1,000m
MSRP
Nereide Ametista$1,250
U1 S L$3,532

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Finish
black
Water Resistance
200m
1000m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminescent

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,250
$3,532
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