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Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39vsPhoibos Apollo

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Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Nereide Aureo 39200m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
10.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$460

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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