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Venezianico Nereide TurchesevsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Nereide Turchese
VenezianicoNereide Turchese
MSRP $1,395
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $650
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.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive blue and red PADI colors, rich dial aesthetic, and excellent lume that stands out even in dim environments. Owners highlight its robust build quality and excellent bezel action, noting the wave dial is a favorite. However, the Hardlex crystal and the 4R36 movement's accuracy range of +45 to -35 seconds per day are identified as compromises for the price. Some owners find the diver's extension difficult to open and the bracelet adjustment challenging, though manageable. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its build quality and striking dial design at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Turchese42mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41.7mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Turchese40h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Nereide Turchese200m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Nereide Turchese$1,395
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
49.5mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$650
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