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Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39vsVario Futurist

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Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Nereide Aureo 39200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
10.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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