Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 or the Grand Seiko SBGH347?

At MSRP the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 is the cheaper of the two at $1,000, against $7,300 for the Grand Seiko SBGH347 — a $6,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 or the Grand Seiko SBGH347?

The Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 wears larger at 39mm versus 37mm for the Grand Seiko SBGH347 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 or the Grand Seiko SBGH347?

The Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Grand Seiko SBGH347.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 or the Grand Seiko SBGH347?

The Grand Seiko SBGH347 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39.

What movement does the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH347?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Grand Seiko SBGH347 uses the 9S85.

Side by side

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39vsGrand Seiko SBGH347

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

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39

nereide-aureo-39-3121590s

MSRP $1,000

Grand Seiko SBGH347

sbgh347g

MSRP $7,300

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nereide Aureo 3939mm

SBGH34737mm

Power Reserve

Nereide Aureo 3940h

SBGH34755h

Water Resistance

Nereide Aureo 39200m

SBGH347100m

MSRP

Nereide Aureo 39$1,000

SBGH347$7,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

9S85

Power Reserve

40h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,000

$7,300

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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.

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Grand Seiko SBGH347

The Grand Seiko SBGH347 is lauded for its refined 37mm Ever-Brilliant Steel case, impressive Zaratsu polishing, and classy ice-blue dial inspired by frozen waterfalls. Its Hi-Beat 9S85 movement is a significant draw, and the framed date window is preferred over a cyclops. Reviewers note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustment or a quick-change system, and some wished the 13.3mm thickness was slightly thinner on the compact case. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGH347 for its elevated finish and value, with the Hi-Beat movement being a significant draw.

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