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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Avventurina Nera39mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Avventurina Nera
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
Nereide Avventurina Nera200m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
Nereide Avventurina Nera$1,650
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$1,550
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