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Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 42vsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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Nereide Tungsteno 42
VenezianicoNereide Tungsteno 42
MSRP $975
SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Tungsteno 4242mm
SBGH28943.8mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Tungsteno 4240h
SBGH28955h
Water Resistance
Nereide Tungsteno 42200m
SBGH289200m
MSRP
Nereide Tungsteno 42$975
SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.8mm
Thickness
11.8mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$975
$7,700

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What people say

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Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 42

The Venezianico Nereide is widely praised for its attractive design, featuring a unique tungsten bezel and a sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting the quality bracelet and sunburst blue dial. Some reviewers note the stock rubber strap can be stiff, and owners mention split pins on the bracelet requiring a half link for ideal fit. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting gains of about +15 seconds per day, while others note a thin profile and reliable Sellita SW200-1 or Miyota 9039 movements. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Venezianico Nereide offers strong value, with its unique dial and bezel being frequently cited as standout features for the price.

Grand Seiko SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.

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