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Venezianico Arsenale 37vsChristopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

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Arsenale 37
VenezianicoArsenale 37
MSRP $985
C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale 3737mm
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale 3740h
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Water Resistance
Arsenale 37100m
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
MSRP
Arsenale 37$985
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
47.12mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Printed
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 GL C1

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW300-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$985
$1,995

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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale 37

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Venezianico Arsenale 37 for its superb execution and value, highlighting its thin 8.95mm case and excellent finishing for its sub-$1000 price. The dynamic dial, featuring Côtes de Genève, is noted as a positive design element. Some owners desire a smaller diameter and half links for the bracelet, and the strap-changing mechanism is described as difficult. One reviewer points out the lack of lume and visible screws fastening the bracelet, while another notes the seconds hand can become invisible under certain lighting conditions. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale 37 highly for its impressive finishing and thin case at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact 37mm case is a notable strength, fitting almost every wrist perfectly. A weakness is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the lug-to-lug length, with some finding it too short and others not mentioning it as an issue.

Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

The Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite is praised for its well-made, refined, and attractively finished Super Compressor case, featuring a blue gradient dial with decompression scales and an internal bezel operated by the 2 o'clock crown. Reviewers note the COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement offers a 56-hour power reserve. However, the bracelet's end link finishing does not match the lugs, and the pin-and-collar sizing system is criticized for difficulty. One reviewer calls the 150-meter water resistance a party trick and dislikes the logo and trident on the seconds hand. Overall, reviewers find the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite to be a refined and attractively finished watch, despite some criticisms regarding bracelet finishing and water resistance.

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