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Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39vsPhoibos Leviathan

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Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Leviathan45mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
Nereide Aureo 39200m
Leviathan500m
MSRP
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000
Leviathan$309

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
45mm
Thickness
10.5mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
54mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
NH 35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$309

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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 Leviathan

Owners widely report the Phoibos Leviathan offers a vintage experience at an affordable price due to its proportions and conservative design. However, the watch is considered well-made and sturdy but quite heavy, with a 45mm x 54mm lug-to-lug case and a 15.5mm thickness, leading some owners to replace the stock band. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its vintage feel and sturdy build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features 500m water resistance and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The case size is a point of contention, with reviewers noting it is substantial and may overwhelm smaller wrists, while others highlight a 40mm case size as an improvement.

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