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Astor + Banks ChronovsVenezianico Nereide Aureo 39

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Nereide Aureo 39200m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$1,000

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39

The Venezianico Nereide is praised for its handsome design and good value, featuring a tungsten bezel insert and a sparkling aventurine dial. Owners note the optical glass bezel offers less glare than ceramic. The stock rubber strap is described as stiff, and the Canova bracelet lacks a half-link for fine adjustment. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Venezianico Nereide offers good case finishing for its price point, making it a compelling entry-level mechanical diver-style watch.

From video reviewers

The 24k gold dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is a potential drawback. Reviewers disagree on whether the unique design and features justify the price point.

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