New Venezianico Nereide GMT 39: Blue and Purple Overview

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The new Venezianico Nereide GMT 39 is, for me, one of the most exciting new releases recently. Not only because with 39 millimeters a size finally comes that is especially practical for many wrists in everyday life. But also because Venezianico shows two very strong color variants here that, although based on the same watch, look completely different on the wrist.

That’s exactly why I don’t just want to show a product list here, but rather classify the new Nereide GMT 39 a bit more precisely. What is really interesting technically? Why is the format so strong? And how do blue and purple differ in character?

If you want to go directly to the models, you can find them here:

To the blue Venezianico Nereide GMT 39 in the shop
To the purple Venezianico Nereide GMT 39 in the shop
To the Venezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour in the shop

Why the new Nereide GMT 39 is so interesting

Many GMT watches either appear too large, too technical, or too much like a classic travel watch. In my view, the new Venezianico Nereide GMT 39 takes a much more balanced approach. It remains clearly recognizable as a sports watch but appears more compact, elegant, and mature than many GMT models that today automatically trend toward 40-plus millimeters.

That’s exactly what makes it exciting. It is not just a smaller version of a well-known GMT idea, but a watch that brings many things together very well: wearability, function, presence, and character.

In addition, the design does not appear flat. Both new variants strongly come to life through the light, the color gradient, and the effect of the bezel. Depending on the viewing angle, the impression changes significantly. This is exactly what makes the watch more interesting in reality than many sterile product photos might initially suggest.

True GMT: more than just an additional hand

What really sets this watch apart is not just the look, but the way the GMT function is implemented. The Nereide GMT 39 is not a simple GMT in the fashionable sense, but a True GMT.

This makes a real difference in everyday life. With a true True GMT, the hour hand can be adjusted individually in hour increments without stopping the watch. This is exactly the function you really want when traveling. When you enter a different time zone, you quickly adjust the local time while the reference time remains unchanged.

With many simpler GMT designs, it’s different. Usually, the local hour hand is not adjusted separately but the GMT hand is. That sounds similar on paper but is much less practical in everyday use. Especially if you travel a lot or want to use a GMT not just as a design feature but truly functionally, True GMT is the much stronger approach.

And this is exactly where the Nereide GMT 39 becomes really interesting: it offers not just a second time zone but even three time zones.

• the local time via the hour and minute hands
• a second time zone via the additional GMT hand
• a third time zone via the adjustable 24-hour bezel

This is not just technical theory. It makes the watch significantly more versatile in everyday life. Especially for travel, international contacts, or simply for anyone who finds GMT watches exciting not only visually but also functionally, this is a real plus.

39 mm: perhaps the most important point

For many, that is the real core of this new release. 39 millimeters is a very convincing size for a GMT watch. The watch remains present but doesn’t look bulky. It wears more comfortably every day, doesn’t disappear completely on the wrist, but looks much more controlled than many larger GMT models.

That’s exactly why I find the new Nereide GMT 39 interesting for people who don’t constantly buy watches but simply want a strong, special, and well-wearable watch. It’s not an extreme niche but a watch that fits many wrists better than the usual larger sizes.

Then there are the proportions: 45.5 mm lug-to-lug and 11.9 mm height. This exact combination ensures the watch stays compact but doesn’t look small. It has enough presence without ever appearing overloaded.

The new Venezianico Nereide GMT 39 in Blue

The blue version is for me the clearer, cooler, and sportier design. It looks fresh, modern, and direct. The dial has depth but remains very clean and readable. Especially with the steel bracelet, it creates a look that works very well both in everyday life and in slightly dressier settings.

If you’re looking for a GMT that is present but not too loud, you’ll likely end up here quickly. Blue is of course no stranger in dive and sports watches, but that’s exactly why this watch shows well how much the coordination of shade, play of light, and case shape matters.

In my view, the blue version is the more versatile choice. For many, it will be the safer decision because it looks sporty, clean, and strong without needing much explanation.

To the blue Venezianico Nereide GMT 39 in the shop

The new Venezianico Nereide GMT 39 in purple

The purple variant is the bolder of the two. That’s exactly why I find it particularly exciting. It feels more independent, emotional, and in the best sense, more unusual. Depending on the light, the impression shifts between a rich color gradient, metallic depth, and a noticeably stronger character than many classic GMT watches.

This is not a color for someone who just wants a watch that blends in as much as possible. But for anyone who wants a distinctive watch with recognition value, that’s exactly the appeal. Especially because the base model itself remains very balanced and wearable, this color works much better in my opinion than you might expect on paper.

In my view, the purple Nereide GMT 39 is exactly the variant where you notice that Venezianico doesn’t just stick to safe standard colors. It has personality. And that can ultimately be the reason why you remember this watch longer than many other GMT models.

To the purple Venezianico Nereide GMT 39 in the shop

Optional: the Venezianico Grand Tour as an alternative direction

If you find the new Nereide GMT 39 exciting but want to look around a bit more, you can also take a look at the Grand Tour. Stylistically, it doesn’t fit exactly in the same line, but it is interesting for many who appreciate the mix of technology, design, and character in Venezianico.

Precisely because it briefly appears in the video, it fits well here as a complementary alternative. It is not a direct competitor to the new Nereide GMT 39, but rather a different direction within the same design world.

To the Venezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour in the shop

Which of the two new colors is the right one?

That depends less on technical data and more on personal taste.

• Blue feels sportier, clearer, and more versatile.
• Purple feels more independent, eye-catching, and emotional.

Both models share the same basic idea: compact GMT, strong impact, good wearability, and a clear signature. The choice here is therefore not a question of better or worse, but of character.

My impression

In my view, Venezianico has done many things right with the new Nereide GMT 39. The watch hasn’t just become smaller, but more harmonious. That’s exactly what makes it interesting. It offers function, character, and wearability in a way that simply makes more sense for many wrists than the usual larger GMT formats.

Above all, it shows that a modern GMT doesn’t have to feel cold or sterile. Especially the new colors give the model a strong, unique identity. And that’s usually what sticks with you longer than just pure specs.

Still unsure which version suits you?

If you have any questions or are unsure whether to choose Blue, Purple, or Grand Tour, feel free to write me directly at info@watchdavid.shop, use the contact form, or the chat at the bottom right. I’m happy to help you find the watch that truly suits your wrist, your taste, and your budget.

And if a model basically fits but the price still matters: On the product pages, you can send me a price offer directly.

About me

My name is David Drilling, founder of WATCHDAVID. Since 2018, I have been deeply involved with watches and have had thousands of models in front of the camera, in direct comparison, and many of them on my wrist. I don’t just photograph, test, and classify watches based on their specs, but on what really matters in everyday life: wearability, impact, quality, character, and long-term enjoyment. This experience is exactly what the classification on this page is based on.

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