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Venezianico Nereide AcquafortevsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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Nereide Acquaforte
VenezianicoNereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000
SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Acquaforte42mm
SBGH28943.8mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Acquaforte40h
SBGH28955h
Water Resistance
Nereide Acquaforte200m
SBGH289200m
MSRP
Nereide Acquaforte$1,000
SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.8mm
Thickness
11.9mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$7,700

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What people say

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Venezianico Nereide Acquaforte

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide's striking dial design and overall finishing, with many finding its appearance and feel superior in person. The bracelet is noted for its comfort and quality, and the watch is considered suitable for daily wear. Some owners find the case a bit thick for wear under a cuff. The movement is a point of discussion, with one owner preferring a thinner, more accurate caliber over the NH45a, while another review highlights the reliable Sellita SW200-1. The watch is regarded as a good value mechanical diver-style timepiece, featuring a handsome design with a decorative tungsten bezel and aventurine dial, though the stock rubber strap can be stiff. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique engraved case, inspired by Renaissance ornamentation, is a standout feature. The Miyota 9039 automatic movement provides reliable accuracy. A significant drawback is the difficulty in sourcing the watch due to its high demand.

Grand Seiko SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.

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