Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42 is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $1,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42 wears larger at 42mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 13mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42 is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42.

What movement does the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42 run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42vsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42

nereide-avventurina-4521550

MSRP $1,200

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nereide Avventurina 4242mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

Nereide Avventurina 4240h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

Nereide Avventurina 42200m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Nereide Avventurina 42$1,200

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$2,500

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What people say

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Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42

The Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42 is widely praised for its exceptional value and attractive design, with owners highlighting the stunning aventurine dial as a standout feature. The quality of finishing is frequently noted as rivaling higher-end brands, and the unique materials like tungsten are appreciated. One owner finds the stock rubber strap stiff, and another points out some misaligned hour markers, though they describe this as being overly picky. The price is considered excellent, especially with discounts, falling just under 610€. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42 highly for its stunning aventurine dial and impressive finishing at its price point.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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