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Venezianico Nereide MalachitevsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Nereide Malachite
VenezianicoNereide Malachite
MSRP $1,495
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Malachite42mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Malachite40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Nereide Malachite200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Nereide Malachite$1,495
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$1,083

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What people say

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Venezianico Nereide Malachite

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Malachite for its attractive design and refined finishing, with some finding it comparable to higher-end brands. However, one owner reported a bezel alignment issue where it was half a click off to the left, leading to a return. On balance, owners appreciate the Nereide Malachite for its build quality and aesthetic appeal, finding the brand's negative reputation unwarranted.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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