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Venezianico Nereide LapislazzulivsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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Nereide Lapislazzuli
VenezianicoNereide Lapislazzuli
MSRP $1,250
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Lapislazzuli42mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Lapislazzuli40h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Nereide Lapislazzuli200m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Nereide Lapislazzuli$1,250
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,250
$725
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