Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Arsenale 37 or the Pagani Design PD-1716?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1716 is the cheaper of the two at $128, against $985 for the Venezianico Arsenale 37 — a $857 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Arsenale 37 or the Pagani Design PD-1716?

The Venezianico Arsenale 37 wears larger at 37mm versus 36.5mm for the Pagani Design PD-1716 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Arsenale 37 or the Pagani Design PD-1716?

The Pagani Design PD-1716 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Venezianico Arsenale 37.

What movement does the Venezianico Arsenale 37 run compared to the Pagani Design PD-1716?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Arsenale 37 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Pagani Design PD-1716 uses the Miyota 8215.

Side by side

Venezianico Arsenale 37vsPagani Design PD-1716

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Venezianico Arsenale 37

arsenale-37-6121501c

MSRP $985

Pagani Design PD-1716

pd-1716

MSRP $128

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arsenale 3737mm

PD-171636.5mm

Power Reserve

Arsenale 3740h

PD-171642h

Water Resistance

Arsenale 37100m

PD-1716100m

MSRP

Arsenale 37$985

PD-1716$128

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Miyota 8215

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$985

$128

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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Pagani Design PD-1716

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1716 for its beautiful dial and comfortable 36mm size, making it a great everyday watch. Timekeeping is noted as accurate, and the bracelet is considered comfortable by some owners. However, the lume is criticized for fading quickly, and one owner found it does not suit leather straps well. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1716 highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price point.

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