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Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39vsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Nereide Aureo 39200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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