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Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Aureo 3940h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Nereide Aureo 39200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
Black
Ivory

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$795

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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