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Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 42vsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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The bottom line

The 38.5mm SBGZ003 wears 3.5mm narrower than the 42mm Nereide Tungsteno 42 — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

What people say

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Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 42

The Venezianico Nereide is widely praised for its attractive design, featuring a unique tungsten bezel and a sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting the quality bracelet and sunburst blue dial. Some reviewers note the stock rubber strap can be stiff, and owners mention split pins on the bracelet requiring a half link for ideal fit. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting gains of about +15 seconds per day, while others note a thin profile and reliable Sellita SW200-1 or Miyota 9039 movements. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Venezianico Nereide offers strong value, with its unique dial and bezel being frequently cited as standout features for the price.

Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 42
Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 42
MSRP $975
Grand Seiko SBGZ003
Grand Seiko SBGZ003
Nereide Tungsteno 42
VenezianicoNereide Tungsteno 42
MSRP $975
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Tungsteno 4242mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Tungsteno 4240h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Nereide Tungsteno 42200m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Nereide Tungsteno 42$975
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$975

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