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Venezianico Nereide LapislazzulivsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Nereide Lapislazzuli
VenezianicoNereide Lapislazzuli
MSRP $1,250
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Lapislazzuli42mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Lapislazzuli40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Nereide Lapislazzuli200m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Nereide Lapislazzuli$1,250
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,250
$428

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What people say

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Venezianico Nereide Lapislazzuli

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide for its exceptional dial work, particularly the mother-of-pearl blue and lapis lazuli variants, and its well-executed case finishing with consistent brushing and polished edges. The 39mm version is noted for its thin 10mm profile and comfortable wearability, while the bracelet is generally considered good quality. Some owners feel the NH45a movement is a drawback, preferring a thinner and more accurate caliber. One owner specifically noted weak lume on the seconds hand and bezel triangle, along with some play in the crown's hand-setting on the 39mm model. On balance, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its stunning dial options and refined finishing at its price point.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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