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Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39vsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725
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 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.

Nodus Obscura II - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Obscura II - DLC for its high quality and value, with one owner calling it their first tactical watch that lives up to the hype. Reviewers highlight the novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, as a well-executed feature. The TMI NH38 movement is considered basic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II - DLC highly for its unique bezel complication and strong value proposition at $650.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Nereide Aureo 39200m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$725
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