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Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39vsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Nereide Aureo 39200m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
41.8mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$375

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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.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

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