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Venezianico Arsenale 37vsOrient Bambino Version 8

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Arsenale 37
VenezianicoArsenale 37
MSRP $985
Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale 3737mm
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale 3740h
Bambino Version 840h
Water Resistance
Arsenale 37100m
Bambino Version 830m
MSRP
Arsenale 37$985
Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6B22
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$985
$295

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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 Bambino Version 8

The Orient Bambino Version 8 is widely praised for its elegant, sophisticated, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with a domed crystal creating a 3D dial effect and blue hands noted as beautiful. Owners and reviewers agree it looks significantly more expensive than its price point, with dial finishing that rivals much costlier timepieces. One owner notes the stock leather strap is plasticky and non-tapering. The movement is rated for accuracy between +25/-15 seconds per day and features basic decoration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its exceptional value and sophisticated appearance.

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