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Venezianico Arsenale 37vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

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Arsenale 37
VenezianicoArsenale 37
MSRP $985
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012
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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 for its elegant 37mm size and symmetrical bicompax layout, with the silver dial described as "insane" and highly readable. The chronograph pushers are noted for their crisp action and satisfying reset. However, reviewers flag the 14.3mm thickness as chunky for the case size, and one owner finds the date window difficult to read due to its small size and deep setting. The TMI NE86A movement offers a 45-hour power reserve and accuracy between +25 and -15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 highly for its retro charm and attractive dial options at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale 3737mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale 3740h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Water Resistance
Arsenale 37100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
MSRP
Arsenale 37$985
ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Thickness
9mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
44mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
Black
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI NE86A
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$985
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