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Venezianico Nereide MalachitevsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Nereide Malachite
VenezianicoNereide Malachite
MSRP $1,495
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Malachite42mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Malachite40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Nereide Malachite200m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Nereide Malachite$1,495
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bronze
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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