Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 or the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte?

At MSRP the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 is the cheaper of the two at $1,000, against $1,775 for the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte — a $775 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 or the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte?

The Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 or the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte?

The Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 or the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte?

The Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39.

What movement does the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 run compared to the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte uses the Sellita SW300.

Side by side

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39vsOak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

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

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39

nereide-aureo-39-3121590s

MSRP $1,000

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

OlmMatte

MSRP $1,775

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nereide Aureo 3939mm

The Olmsted Matte38mm

Power Reserve

Nereide Aureo 3940h

The Olmsted Matte42h

Water Resistance

Nereide Aureo 39200m

The Olmsted Matte100m

MSRP

Nereide Aureo 39$1,000

The Olmsted Matte$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Double-domed

AR Coating

Yes

Underside

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Sellita SW300

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

4 vph

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Complications

None

GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,000

$1,775

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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 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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Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte is praised for its stealthy, modern field watch aesthetic, featuring a durable ceramic-coated steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm dimensions and 100m water resistance. The watch offers exceptional value at $1,475, including two straps and a travel wallet, with a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. One reviewer notes the ceramic coating may develop patina with heavy wear. Overall, reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte highly for its stealthy design and value proposition.

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