Venezianico Nereide LapislazzulivsTissot Seastar 1000
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Measurements
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Nereide Lapislazzuli
Seastar 1000
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
n/a
Thickness
12.5mm
12.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$1,268
$875
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Venezianico Nereide Lapislazzuli is widely praised for its exquisite lapis lazuli dial and the combination of Venetian tradition with valuable materials. Owners note good quality finishing and an amazing dial design suitable for everyday wear, with a comfortable and good quality bracelet. A reviewer points out the robust 42mm stainless steel case and sapphire crystal. Some owners desire a thinner and more accurate caliber than the Sellita SW200-1 movement. On balance, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide Lapislazzuli highly for its stunning lapis lazuli dial and overall finishing at the price.
Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value and solid build, with one reviewer calling it a comfortable, sporty, and affordable everyday watch with a great case and dial ratio. However, some owners find the Tissot Seastar 1000 too large and poorly proportioned, citing small indices on larger dials and a difficult-to-read bezel. Criticisms also include a non-reflective crystal causing glare, mediocre lume, and a subpar bracelet, with some feeling it is underwhelming for the price compared to other divers. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its value and solid build at the price point.
The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.
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