Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Nereide Turchese or the Praesidus DD-45?

At MSRP the Praesidus DD-45 is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $1,395 for the Venezianico Nereide Turchese — a $1,096 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Nereide Turchese or the Praesidus DD-45?

The Venezianico Nereide Turchese wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Praesidus DD-45 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Nereide Turchese or the Praesidus DD-45?

The Venezianico Nereide Turchese is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus DD-45.

What movement does the Venezianico Nereide Turchese run compared to the Praesidus DD-45?

The Venezianico Nereide Turchese runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Praesidus DD-45 runs a quartz (Ameriquartz USA).

Side by side

Venezianico Nereide TurchesevsPraesidus DD-45

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Venezianico Nereide Turchese

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MSRP $1,395

Praesidus DD-45

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MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nereide Turchese42mm

DD-4540mm

Power Reserve

Nereide Turchese40h

DD-4540h

Water Resistance

Nereide Turchese200m

DD-45100m

MSRP

Nereide Turchese$1,395

DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Ameriquartz USA

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,395

$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Venezianico Nereide Turchese

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide's stunning dial, particularly the Avventurina variant, and its good quality finishing and comfortable bracelet, making it suitable for everyday wear. Some owners express a desire for a thinner movement and a smaller diameter option. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its striking dial design and overall build quality at the price point.

From video reviewers

The unique natural turquoise dial is a standout feature, with each disc carefully selected from a lump of the mineral, giving the watch an individual character. A weakness of the watch is its relatively limited production run, which the reviewer notes will likely sell out quickly. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer suggesting it may be a case of style over substance due to its $1,000 price point, while another reviewer did not mention the price as a concern.

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Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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