Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $1,250 for the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo — a $455 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Venezianico Nereide Bronzo wears larger at 42mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Venezianico Nereide Bronzo is rated to 300m versus 100m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo.

What movement does the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Venezianico Nereide BronzovsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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

Venezianico Nereide Bronzo

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MSRP $1,250

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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MSRP $795

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nereide Bronzo42mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Power Reserve

Nereide Bronzo40h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Water Resistance

Nereide Bronzo300m

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

MSRP

Nereide Bronzo$1,250

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

Dial Color

Black

Ivory

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,250

$795

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Venezianico Nereide Bronzo

Venezianico Nereide Bronzo owners praise its harmonious 39mm sizing with a 45.5mm lug-to-lug, appearing larger in photos than in reality. The marine bronze is highlighted for its graceful, goldish patina that stabilizes over time, and the watch is considered a perfectly sized diver under $1000. Owners also flag the thin case, excellent quality control, and robust 200M water resistance, powered by a reliable Miyota movement. On balance, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo highly for its exceptional value and the appealing, stable patina of its bronze case.

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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