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Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39vsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Nereide Aureo 39200m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
10.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$189

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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.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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