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Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39vsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000
AA02 Diver Watch
OrientAA02 Diver Watch
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Aureo 3940h
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Nereide Aureo 39200m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
41.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$285

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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.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

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