Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Nereide Turchese or the Formex Stratos UTC?

At MSRP the Venezianico Nereide Turchese is the cheaper of the two at $1,395, against $4,663 for the Formex Stratos UTC — a $3,268 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Nereide Turchese or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Venezianico Nereide Turchese wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Formex Stratos UTC — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Nereide Turchese or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Venezianico Nereide Turchese is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Formex Stratos UTC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Nereide Turchese or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Stratos UTC carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Venezianico Nereide Turchese.

What movement does the Venezianico Nereide Turchese run compared to the Formex Stratos UTC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Nereide Turchese uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Formex Stratos UTC uses the ETA 2892.

Side by side

Venezianico Nereide TurchesevsFormex Stratos UTC

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

Formex Stratos UTC

stratos-41mm-utc-automatic-blue

MSRP $4,663

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nereide Turchese42mm

Stratos UTC41mm

Power Reserve

Nereide Turchese40h

Stratos UTC42h

Water Resistance

Nereide Turchese200m

Stratos UTC100m

MSRP

Nereide Turchese$1,395

Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

ETA 2892

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,395

$4,663

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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 Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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