Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 is the cheaper of the two at $559, against $1,000 for the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 — a $441 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

The Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 wears larger at 39mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

The Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39.

What movement does the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 uses the Miyota 9039 and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 uses the NH38.

Side by side

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39vsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

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

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39

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MSRP $1,000

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

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MSRP $559

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nereide Aureo 3939mm

OLD SMITH 90-00235mm

Power Reserve

Nereide Aureo 3940h

OLD SMITH 90-00241h

Water Resistance

Nereide Aureo 39200m

OLD SMITH 90-002100m

MSRP

Nereide Aureo 39$1,000

OLD SMITH 90-002$559

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

Dial Color

Black

Ivory

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,000

$559

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 for its excellent 35mm size and premium feel for the price, with one owner noting its lume is the best they have experienced. The sand-textured cream dial is described as offering depth and legibility, though one owner rated the dial design 2/5 due to numeral offset referencing classic field watches. The watch utilizes a Seiko NH35 or NH38 automatic movement, with Kuoe adjusting it to a range of -20 to +40 seconds/day, though one example ran within +/- 10 seconds/day. On balance, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 highly for its wearability and craftsmanship at its price point.

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