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From this observation, the Morelli brothers, long fascinated by their lagoon city, present Nereide Verdigris, a new interpretation of their diver that transfers the charm of these Venetian metals onto the dial.
A carefully developed artisanal process begins with a brass base, a material chosen for its ability to react to oxidizing agents and develop deep and complex patinas. Through a controlled oxidation technique, combined with specific treatment phases and surface flame finishing, the metal progressively develops the characteristic verdigris patina: a coloration between green, turquoise and blue that recalls the domes, statues and architectural details of Venice exposed to the lagoon.
During this process the metal reacts unpredictably: micro variations in temperature, oxygenation and surface composition generate ever-changing patterns, creating material and three-dimensional textures that shift under the light. For this reason, no dial is identical to another, due to the unique traces left by the oxidation process.
The result is a deeply textured, almost organic dial, where the living surface seems to breathe beneath the sapphire crystal, revealing multicolored nuances that captivate the eye.
An aesthetic that perfectly complements the technical architecture of the Nereide collection, designed to combine Venetian identity with high underwater performance.
The 42 mm case in 316L stainless steel features a unidirectional rotating bezel with tungsten insert, the hardest metal known, while the Swiss Made Sellita SW200- 1 automatic movement ensures reliability and precision with 28,800 vibrations per hour and bidirectional winding.
The watch retains the full diver spirit of the collection, with water resistance up to 200 meters and the distinctive engraving on the caseback depicting the legendary Nereide submarine, symbol of the Venetian underwater tradition that inspires the entire line.
The Made in Italy rubber strap, in the same tone as the dial, completes the watch with a coherent and contemporary aesthetic.
With Nereide Verdigris, Venezianico once again tells the story of the dialogue between Venice and time. A time that does not consume, but transforms.
A time that does not erase the past, but evolves it into something new, fascinating and never repeatable, just like every dial of this watch.
ISSUE 76 2026 THE ART OF LUXURY