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Venezianico Nereide MalachitevsTudor Black Bay Ceramic

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Nereide Malachite
VenezianicoNereide Malachite
MSRP $1,495
Black Bay Ceramic
TudorBlack Bay Ceramic
MSRP $6,125
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.

Tudor Black Bay Ceramic

The Tudor Black Bay Ceramic's matte ceramic case and bracelet offer a stealthy, scratch-proof aesthetic that shifts from anthracite to gray in light. Reviewers note its comfortable wearability, with one highlighting improved comfort over steel versions, and praise the METAS-certified MT5602-U movement. However, the sandblasted finishing is described as lacking contrast, and the bracelet's butterfly clasp omits on-the-fly adjustment. The PVD-treated steel bezel ring is also flagged as a potential wear-and-tear vulnerability. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic appealing for its unique ceramic construction and durable, stealthy finish, despite some functional limitations.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Malachite42mm
Black Bay Ceramic41mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Malachite40h
Black Bay Ceramic70h
Water Resistance
Nereide Malachite200m
Black Bay Ceramic200m
MSRP
Nereide Malachite$1,495
Black Bay Ceramic$6,125

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Caseback
Solid
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
MT5602-1U
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$6,125
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