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Venezianico Arsenale 37vsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Arsenale 37
VenezianicoArsenale 37
MSRP $985
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $240
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 (Ladies)

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its attractive, Grand Seiko-inspired case design and comfortable, lightweight wearability. Some owners highlight its value, noting an attractive grey market price around $170. Concerns have been raised regarding timekeeping accuracy, and one owner suggested the stock Hardlex crystal could be improved with sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at an affordable price.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale 3737mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)29.8mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale 3740h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale 3750m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Arsenale 37$985
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$240

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
29.8mm
Thickness
9mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6N22
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$985
$240
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