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Venezianico Nereide MalachitevsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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Nereide Malachite
VenezianicoNereide Malachite
MSRP $1,495
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Malachite42mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Malachite40h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Nereide Malachite200m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Nereide Malachite$1,495
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$450
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