Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $1,650 for the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera — a $1,051 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Venezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera wears larger at 39mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Venezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera is rated to 200m versus 100m for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera.

What movement does the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera uses the Soprod M100 and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38.

Side by side

Venezianico Nereide Avventurina NeravsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Venezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera

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MSRP $1,650

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nereide Avventurina Nera39mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Nereide Avventurina Nera40h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Nereide Avventurina Nera200m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Nereide Avventurina Nera$1,650

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

Dial Color

Black

Brown

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Soprod M100

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,650

$599

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What people say

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Venezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera

Venezianico Nereide is widely praised for its attractive dials, with reviewers highlighting the sparkling aventurine and owners noting the sunburst blue. The watch is considered good value, featuring a sapphire crystal and quality bracelet, with reviewers specifically mentioning good case finishing for the price. Owners of the 39mm model report the NH35A movement, while the Avventurina variant uses a Sellita SW200-1. Some owners find the stock rubber strap stiff, and one forum discussion flagged concerns about the brand's customer service. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its attractive design and build quality at its price point.

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze for its vintage military aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, noting the lug design allows it to fit well on wrists around 7 inches. The Seiko NH-35 movement is reported to be reliable, keeping time within +2 to +3 seconds per day. Some owners dislike the 18mm lug width and the PVD coating on the NATO strap hardware, which does not match the bronze case. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze highly for its vintage appeal and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The watch's bronze case finish is a notable strength, with reviewers highlighting its unique patina and subtle aging effect. A weakness is the lume brightness, which may be a drawback for those who prioritize nighttime readability. Reviewers agree on the watch's movement accuracy, citing the reliable and accurate Seiko NH38 caliber.

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