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

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Nereide Avventurina 39
VenezianicoNereide Avventurina 39
MSRP $895

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Avventurina 3939mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Avventurina 3940h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
Nereide Avventurina 39200m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
Nereide Avventurina 39$895
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
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
$895
$1,550

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What people say

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Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 39

Venezianico Nereide owners and reviewers praise its attractive sunburst blue dial and sapphire crystal, with one reviewer finding its dial superior to similarly priced alternatives. The watch is considered good value at $845 USD, featuring a handsome aventurine dial and tungsten bezel insert that add flair to its design, though the default rubber strap is noted as stiff. The NH35A movement is questioned by some, and the brand's customer service reputation is a concern. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Venezianico Nereide highly for its striking dial and overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The unique aventurine dial is a significant strength. The brand's newness and limited recognition is a drawback.

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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