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Venezianico Nereide VerdigrisvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Nereide Verdigris
VenezianicoNereide Verdigris
MSRP $1,395
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Verdigris42mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Verdigris40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Nereide Verdigris200m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Nereide Verdigris$1,395
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
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
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$529

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What people say

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Venezianico Nereide Verdigris

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39's blue mother-of-pearl dial and tungsten bezel. However, some owners report issues with lume visibility on the second hand and a lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet clasp. One owner returned their Nereide Malachite due to asymmetrical 12 o'clock indices, and another noted a slight bezel misalignment on their Nereide Verdigris. Overall, owners find the Venezianico Nereide appealing for its unique dial and bezel materials, though minor finishing inconsistencies have led to returns for some.

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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