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Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 42vsZelos Helmsman 3

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Nereide Tungsteno 42
VenezianicoNereide Tungsteno 42
MSRP $975
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Tungsteno 4242mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Tungsteno 4240h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Nereide Tungsteno 42200m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Nereide Tungsteno 42$975
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SS - Frost
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$975
$529

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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