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Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
Nereide Aureo 39200m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$1,550

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What people say

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

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