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Venezianico Arsenale 37vsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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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 Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale 3737mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale 37
Essentials Quartz
Water Resistance
Arsenale 3750m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Arsenale 37$985
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
40.2mm
Thickness
9mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
47mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$985
$265
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