Venezianico Nereide Opale Limited Edition

Nereide Opale – Light as Identity. Each Dial a Unique Piece.

The Nereide Opale is the result of an intensive exploration of materiality and its influence on the identity of a watch. Over years, this research led to working with increasingly complex mineral surfaces – culminating in lab-grown opal, one of the rarest and most fascinating materials in watchmaking. Its elaborate processing and strict selection processes make it an extraordinary choice, rewarded with unique chromatic effects.

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As a limited & numbered edition of 500 pieces, this model embodies the ability of a material to transform light and constantly create new visual impressions.

The Opal Dial – A Living Play of Light and Color

Opal consists of microscopically small silicon dioxide spheres that refract and scatter light. This creates reflections that change depending on the viewing angle. This phenomenon fascinated people even in antiquity: Pliny the Elder described opal as a stone in which many colors exist simultaneously. Opal has no fixed color – it is the light passing through it that creates ever new nuances.

The dial used for the Nereide Opale is made from lab-grown opal with a multicolor iridescent pattern, produced by Kyocera® in Japan. The controlled manufacturing under replicated natural conditions allows for larger and more uniform surfaces than natural opal, without losing its depth, brilliance, and individuality. Each dial blank remains a unique piece.

Delicate Handcraft – Precision Down to the Last Detail

After the initial cutting, the opal is gradually brought to the required thickness in a fully manual process. The material reacts extremely sensitively to pressure changes, which is why each treatment demands a high level of experience and finesse. In this phase, the final visual effect of the dial is created – shaped by the precision and sensitivity of the finisher.

Reliable Movement with Aesthetic Ambition

Inside the watch works the Swiss Made automatic movement Sellita SW200-1, known for its reliability and precision. The movement is complemented by a custom-designed, skeletonized, and rhodium-plated rotor, decorated with a radial Côtes-de-Genève finish. Through the sapphire crystal case back, the movement remains visible, giving the Nereide Opale a high recognition value even on the back side.

Case, Materials & Everyday Suitability

The case of the Nereide Opale is made of 316L stainless steel and measures 42 millimeters in diameter, with a lug-to-lug length of 49 millimeters and a total height of 12.5 millimeters. It is complemented by a polished and scratch-resistant tungsten bezel with a hardness of 9/10 on the Mohs scale, offering exceptional durability.

An anti-reflective sapphire crystal protects the dial, while BGW9 Super-LumiNova® from Switzerland ensures optimal readability in low light conditions. With a water resistance of 20 atmospheres (200 meters), the watch is also suitable for demanding water activities.

Limited Edition with Exclusive Presentation

The Nereide Opale is released as a limited edition of 500 pieces and comes in a specially designed packaging. The silver-colored finish of the box reflects the light reflections of the opal dial and scatters them in a controlled manner – a first visual hint at the central design element of this model: Light as a design principle.

Specifications:

• CASE
• Ø 42 mm, lug width 49 mm, total thickness 12.5 mm
• DIAL
• Lab-manufactured opal with multicolor iridescent pattern, produced by Kyocera® in Japan. Composition: 80% silicon dioxide (SiO₂), 20% resin.
• MOVEMENT
• Swiss Made Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, characteristic rhodium-plated rotor with radial Côtes de Genève finish
• MATERIAL
• 316L stainless steel
• BEZEL
• Tungsten, polished and scratch-resistant with a hardness of 9/10 on the Mohs scale
• GLASS
• Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
• LUMINOUS MATERIAL
• Swiss-made BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
• WATER RESISTANCE
• 20 atmospheres (200 m / 656 ft)