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Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42vsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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Nereide Avventurina 42
VenezianicoNereide Avventurina 42
MSRP $1,200
SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Avventurina 4242mm
SBGH28943.8mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Avventurina 4240h
SBGH28955h
Water Resistance
Nereide Avventurina 42200m
SBGH289200m
MSRP
Nereide Avventurina 42$1,200
SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$7,700

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What people say

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Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42

The Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42 is widely praised for its exceptional value and attractive design, with owners highlighting the stunning aventurine dial as a standout feature. The quality of finishing is frequently noted as rivaling higher-end brands, and the unique materials like tungsten are appreciated. One owner finds the stock rubber strap stiff, and another points out some misaligned hour markers, though they describe this as being overly picky. The price is considered excellent, especially with discounts, falling just under 610€. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42 highly for its stunning aventurine dial and impressive finishing at its price point.

Grand Seiko SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.

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