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Venezianico Arsenale 37vsRolex Lady-Datejust

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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.

Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its elegant design and the 28mm case size, which is considered ideal for smaller wrists. The star dial is frequently highlighted as a stunning and balanced feature, striking a perfect chord between understated and eye-catching. Some owners find the all-gold versions too flashy for daily wear, while others appreciate them for special occasions, noting a significant price difference between full gold and mixed-metal configurations. Wait times for the Lady-Datejust can vary significantly, with some experiencing months of anticipation while others acquire theirs quickly. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its refined aesthetics and wearability, with the star dial being a particular point of admiration.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale 3737mm
Lady-Datejust28mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale 37
Lady-Datejust55h
Water Resistance
Arsenale 3750m
Lady-Datejust100m
MSRP
Arsenale 37$985
Lady-Datejust$34,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
37mm
28mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
Lug Width
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Roman numerals
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
2236
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
55h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$985
$34,100
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