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Venezianico Arsenale 37vsGeckota Pioneer Special Edition

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Arsenale 37
VenezianicoArsenale 37
MSRP $985
Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale 3737mm
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale 3740h
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale 37100m
Pioneer Special Edition100m
MSRP
Arsenale 37$985
Pioneer Special Edition$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
37mm
41.5mm
Thickness
9mm
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$985
$399

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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.

Geckota Pioneer Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Geckota Pioneer for its retro-futuristic design and quality build at £349, with one owner noting excellent lume comparable to Panerai and a striking dial that shifts with light. The textured black honeycomb dial and 200m water resistance are also highlighted as strong points. However, some find the 14mm thickness a bit tall, and the NH 35 movement is considered unexciting by some. One owner points out that the thin cross-hair on the dial can be difficult to see from a distance. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer highly for its distinctive vintage space-age design and strong value proposition.

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