Venezianico Arsenale 37vsVario Futurist
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Measurements
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Arsenale 37
Futurist
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
lowest
48mm
Thickness
9mm
lowest
10mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$984
$648
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9039
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Venezianico Arsenale 37 is lauded for its excellent finishing and value, featuring a dynamic dial and a thin 8.95mm case. Owners appreciate the brand's distinctive design language and the bracelet's shape, though some desire half links. Criticisms include a lack of lume and a difficult strap-changing mechanism. One owner found the purple dial too decisive. The watch offers solid build quality for its price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale 37 highly for its superb execution and value.
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.
The Vario Futurist is praised for its retro-futuristic design, inspired by the 1970s, featuring a unique faceted sapphire crystal and an angular tonneau case that catches the light significantly. Owners note its 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected. One reviewer flags the recessed crown as difficult to operate. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario Futurist highly for its bold, visually intriguing design at an affordable price.
The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.
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