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Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39vsNivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

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Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronoking Vintage Valjoux
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux38mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux48h
Water Resistance
Nereide Aureo 39200m
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux100m
MSRP
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Matt Black w/ Gradient Orange + Super 1345C Lum. Applied Indexes + Embossed White Printed LogoSmall eyes: Debossed Light Beige 7506C CD track + Black Print
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Valjoux 23
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$4,900

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What people say

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Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39

The Venezianico Nereide is praised for its handsome design and good value, featuring a tungsten bezel insert and a sparkling aventurine dial. Owners note the optical glass bezel offers less glare than ceramic. The stock rubber strap is described as stiff, and the Canova bracelet lacks a half-link for fine adjustment. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Venezianico Nereide offers good case finishing for its price point, making it a compelling entry-level mechanical diver-style watch.

From video reviewers

The 24k gold dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is a potential drawback. Reviewers disagree on whether the unique design and features justify the price point.

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux is widely praised for its faithful vintage-inspired design, featuring flat-top pump pushers and drilled lug holes, and is considered an excellent value under €2K. Some reviewers note the faux patina indexes can appear too yellow. The 38mm steel case with extended lugs wears larger than its diameter suggests. The Chronoking Mecaquartz, specifically, is highlighted for its textured dial, sunken subdials, and overall dimensions that make it punch above its $579 weight. On balance, reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux highly for its vintage aesthetic and strong value proposition.

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