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Venezianico Arsenale 37vsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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Arsenale 37
VenezianicoArsenale 37
MSRP $985
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale 3737mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale 3740h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale 37100m
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
Arsenale 37$985
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
42.5mm
Thickness
9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$985
$450

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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.

Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

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