Venezianico Nereide CorallovsMarloe Watch Company Sceptre S2
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Measurements
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Nereide Corallo
Sceptre S2
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
n/a
Thickness
12.5mm
lowest
12.6mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
42h
MSRP
$1,499
$399
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Timascus for its beautiful design, authentic material, and unique iridescent colors. One owner reports a bezel to indices alignment issue on the Aureo model. Some find the 1075€ price point for the limited edition Timascus too high, and wish for a 39mm option. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its striking aesthetic and material uniqueness, despite some price and sizing concerns.
The dial's unique color and texture are consistently praised. The water resistance is a point of contention, with one reviewer citing 200 meters and another 100 meters.
Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 for its retro aesthetic, unique design elements like the orange chapter ring, and solid, well-built feel, making it a versatile daily wear. Some owners find the 42mm diameter wears large due to the expansive dial and thin bezel. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 highly for its distinctive design and value in the sub-$500 market.
The Sceptre S2 offers good value at its price point. Reviewers noted the original design and dial features as strengths.
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