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Venezianico Nereide LapislazzulivsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Nereide Lapislazzuli
VenezianicoNereide Lapislazzuli
MSRP $1,250
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Lapislazzuli42mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Lapislazzuli40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Nereide Lapislazzuli200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Nereide Lapislazzuli$1,250
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
35mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

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

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Venezianico Nereide Lapislazzuli

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide for its exceptional dial work, particularly the mother-of-pearl blue and lapis lazuli variants, and its well-executed case finishing with consistent brushing and polished edges. The 39mm version is noted for its thin 10mm profile and comfortable wearability, while the bracelet is generally considered good quality. Some owners feel the NH45a movement is a drawback, preferring a thinner and more accurate caliber. One owner specifically noted weak lume on the seconds hand and bezel triangle, along with some play in the crown's hand-setting on the 39mm model. On balance, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its stunning dial options and refined finishing at its price point.

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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