Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Nereide Turchese or the Grand Seiko SBGM245?

At MSRP the Venezianico Nereide Turchese is the cheaper of the two at $1,395, against $6,100 for the Grand Seiko SBGM245 — a $4,705 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Nereide Turchese or the Grand Seiko SBGM245?

The Venezianico Nereide Turchese wears larger at 42mm versus 40.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGM245 — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Nereide Turchese or the Grand Seiko SBGM245?

The Grand Seiko SBGM245 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Venezianico Nereide Turchese.

What movement does the Venezianico Nereide Turchese run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGM245?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Nereide Turchese uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Grand Seiko SBGM245 uses the 9S66.

Side by side

Venezianico Nereide TurchesevsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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

Venezianico Nereide Turchese

nereide-turchese-4521547

MSRP $1,395

Grand Seiko SBGM245

sbgm245g

MSRP $6,100

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nereide Turchese42mm

SBGM24540.5mm

Power Reserve

Nereide Turchese40h

SBGM24572h

Water Resistance

Nereide Turchese200m

SBGM245200m

MSRP

Nereide Turchese$1,395

SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

9S66

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,395

$6,100

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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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Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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