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Venezianico Arsenale 37vsOrient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

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Arsenale 37
VenezianicoArsenale 37
MSRP $985
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale 3737mm
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale 3740h
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale 37100m
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
MSRP
Arsenale 37$985
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
38.4mm
Thickness
9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
44mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6222
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$985
$310

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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 2 Small Seconds

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds as a top budget dress watch, highlighting its vintage aesthetic and upgraded in-house F6222 automatic movement which offers hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers note the case finishing, including brushed sides and a signed crown, contributes to a premium feel for its price point. Some owners find the 40mm case with its 45-46mm lug-to-lug measurement potentially too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds highly for its vintage design and upgraded movement at an accessible price.

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