ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mmvsArdio Watches Caribe

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm at true scale

Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm

Ardio Watches Caribe at true scale

Caribe

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.9mm

Thickness

10.9mm

10.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$694

$525

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Miyota 9039

Case

5 specs
Category
n/a
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.9mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Brass

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42hh
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$694
$525
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Reviews

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ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm

Owners widely praise the ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm for its versatile 38mm sizing, making it suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. The watch is noted for its distinctive Reuleaux triangle-inspired geometry and premium features like a screw-down crown and 100m water resistance. A custom rotor with lumen edges is also a highlighted detail. Overall, owners rate the ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm highly for its distinctive design and practical features at its price point.

Ardio Watches Caribe

Owners widely praise the Ardio Watches Caribe for its exceptional value, with build quality and bracelet considered superior to many higher-priced competitors. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the unique dial finishes, such as the "Isotope Green" with metallic flake and the "gilded black" brass dial, as standout features. The 40mm case is noted for its comfortable weight distribution, feeling lighter than expected and wearing thinner than its specifications suggest, though one owner found it too large for a 6-inch wrist. Some find the bezel difficult to grip and the hands a bit slim, while others suggest polished case accents would complement the angular design. The Ardio Caribe is also lauded for its original styling and excellent customer support. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Ardio Caribe highly for its outstanding value and distinctive dial designs.

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