Collection: Venezianico Nereide

The Nereide takes its name from the Nereide submarine of 1919, one of the last marvels of Venetian naval technology, and it is built to the same idea: a watch designed to withstand strong stresses and suited to water sports. The 42mm case is 316L stainless steel, 49mm lug to lug, with a rotating 120-click bezel, anti-reflective sapphire crystal and BGW9 Super-LumiNova®. The 39mm Nereide trims the case to 45.5mm lug to lug and as little as 10.5mm thick.

Inside are the Swiss-made Sellita SW200-1 on the stone and artisan dials, the Miyota 9039 on the Tungsteno and Acquaforte, the Miyota 9075 on the GMT, and the NH35A and NH70A on the Nereide 42 and Ultraleggero. Most are rated to 200 meters; the GMT is rated to 100 meters and the Titanio to 300 meters. Bracelets are Venezianico's Canova or Sansovino in steel, alongside Italian rubber and leather straps.

The Nereide is the collection where Venezianico tells Venice's story through materials. Its aventurine dial uses a glass invented in Venice in the 17th century. Turquoise, tiger's eye, lapis lazuli and malachite recall the gemstones and trade routes that ran through the city, the Verdigris dial is oxidized and flamed to reproduce the green patina of Venetian copper domes, and the Titanio is inspired by the statue of Atlas in the courtyard of the Doge's Palace. The Ultraleggero, inspired by the Vitruvian Man, has a patented three-level skeletonized dial, and the Nereide GMT, inspired by early 20th-century transoceanic routes and the Grand Tour, adds a True GMT movement in a 39mm case.

Nereide stone and artisan dials, 42mm: Avventurina, Aureo with a 24k gold rippled dial, Damasco in Damascus steel, Turchese, Verdigris, Tigris, Malachite and Lapislazzuli, all on the Swiss Sellita SW200-1 and rated to 200 meters. $1,200 to $1,495.

Nereide Titanio 42: A titanium case and bezel, blue fumé dial and textile and rubber strap, rated to 300 meters. $1,250.

Nereide Ceramica 42: Ceramic bezel insert and enamel-coated dial in black or white on the Canova bracelet, Sellita SW200-1. $1,150.

Nereide GMT 39 and GMT Grand Tour: Miyota 9075 True GMT, 11.9mm thick, 100 meters, in blue on steel or gray with 5N rose gold IP. $1,150.

Nereide Tungsteno 42 and 39: Mother-of-pearl dials with tungsten bezel inserts on the Miyota 9039. $895 to $975.

Nereide Acquaforte 42: A case engraved with a Renaissance acanthus pattern and black dial. $1,000.

Nereide 42 and Ultraleggero 42: The Nereide 42 with a sunray black or light blue dial and BK7 crystal bezel, and the Ultraleggero with its patented skeletonized dial. $750 to $795.

Every Venezianico Nereide is covered by Venezianico's two-year warranty from the date of delivery, valid internationally when the watch is bought through the brand or an authorized retailer. It covers manufacturing defects that affect the watch's proper functioning under normal use; normal wear and tear and cosmetic damage such as scratches and dents are not covered. Coverage stays with the watch if it changes hands during the warranty period, provided proof of purchase can be verified, and it does not renew on transfer. King Jewelers is an authorized Venezianico retailer, so your coverage is intact, and our Nashville team can help arrange service and pressure testing.