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Venezianico Arsenale 37vsSeiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition

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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.

Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition is widely praised for its light and thin wearability, with owners highlighting its comfortable 39mm size and titanium construction. Reviewers and owners alike commend its excellent lume application, clear and legible dial, and subtle gold accents. The watch offers automatic GPS time adjustment for global time and location updates, a perpetual calendar, and a six-month power reserve, eliminating battery changes. Some owners, however, find its dial too shiny for maximum versatility and note that its size wears larger than its dimensions suggest, making it less of a daily driver for some. A minor point of contention for some is the chapter ring alignment, which was noted as slightly imperfect. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition highly for its blend of high-tech functionality, comfortable wearability, and attractive design.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale 3737mm
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition41.2mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale 37
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition
Water Resistance
Arsenale 3750m
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Arsenale 37$985
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition$2,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
37mm
41.2mm
Thickness
9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Super-clear coating
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 3X62
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
0
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$985
$2,300
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