Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 or the Grand Seiko SBGZ011?

At MSRP the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 is the cheaper of the two at $1,000, against $84,000 for the Grand Seiko SBGZ011 — a $83,000 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 or the Grand Seiko SBGZ011?

The Grand Seiko SBGZ011 wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 or the Grand Seiko SBGZ011?

The Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGZ011.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 or the Grand Seiko SBGZ011?

The Grand Seiko SBGZ011 carries a 84-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 SBGZ011?

The Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Grand Seiko SBGZ011 runs a spring drive (9R02).

Side by side

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39vsGrand Seiko SBGZ011

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

Grand Seiko SBGZ011

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MSRP $84,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nereide Aureo 3939mm

SBGZ01140mm

Power Reserve

Nereide Aureo 3940h

SBGZ01184h

Water Resistance

Nereide Aureo 39200m

SBGZ01130m

MSRP

Nereide Aureo 39$1,000

SBGZ011$84,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

9R02

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

40h

84h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,000

$84,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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Grand Seiko SBGZ011

Grand Seiko SBGZ011 owners widely praise its in-person beauty and the finest Zaratsu polishing, noting that photos do not capture its artistry. Some owners find the framed logo and lettering detract from the dial's balance, and a few describe the watch as too flashy or "bling" for their taste, with one owner feeling its design deviates from Grand Seiko's ethos. The strap is also widely disliked. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ011 highly for its stunning Zaratsu polishing and unique, beautiful in-person presence, despite some finding it overly flashy.

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