Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Nereide Turchese or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

At MSRP the Venezianico Nereide Turchese is the cheaper of the two at $1,395, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $1,019 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Nereide Turchese or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Venezianico Nereide Turchese.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Nereide Turchese or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Venezianico Nereide Turchese.

What movement does the Venezianico Nereide Turchese run compared to the Formex Reef 42 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Nereide Turchese uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

Side by side

Venezianico Nereide TurchesevsFormex Reef 42 mm

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Venezianico Nereide Turchese

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MSRP $1,395

Formex Reef 42 mm

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MSRP $2,414

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nereide Turchese42mm

Reef 42 mm42mm

Power Reserve

Nereide Turchese40h

Reef 42 mm56h

Water Resistance

Nereide Turchese200m

Reef 42 mm300m

MSRP

Nereide Turchese$1,395

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Thickness

12.5mm

11.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

47mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

40h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,395

$2,414

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Venezianico Nereide Turchese

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide's stunning dial, particularly the Avventurina variant, and its good quality finishing and comfortable bracelet, making it suitable for everyday wear. Some owners express a desire for a thinner movement and a smaller diameter option. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its striking dial design and overall build quality at the price point.

From video reviewers

The unique natural turquoise dial is a standout feature, with each disc carefully selected from a lump of the mineral, giving the watch an individual character. A weakness of the watch is its relatively limited production run, which the reviewer notes will likely sell out quickly. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer suggesting it may be a case of style over substance due to its $1,000 price point, while another reviewer did not mention the price as a concern.

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Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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