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Venezianico Nereide MalachitevsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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Nereide Malachite
VenezianicoNereide Malachite
MSRP $1,495
AA02 Diver Watch
OrientAA02 Diver Watch
MSRP $285
What people say

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Venezianico Nereide Malachite

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Malachite for its attractive design and refined finishing, with some finding it comparable to higher-end brands. However, one owner reported a bezel alignment issue where it was half a click off to the left, leading to a return. On balance, owners appreciate the Nereide Malachite for its build quality and aesthetic appeal, finding the brand's negative reputation unwarranted.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Malachite42mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Malachite40h
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Nereide Malachite200m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Nereide Malachite$1,495
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$285
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