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Venezianico Arsenale AvventurinavsFortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

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Arsenale Avventurina
VenezianicoArsenale Avventurina
MSRP $885
Flieger F-43 Bicompax
FortisFlieger F-43 Bicompax
MSRP $4,180

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Avventurina40mm
Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Avventurina40h
Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Avventurina100m
Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m
MSRP
Arsenale Avventurina$885
Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
9.95mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Original
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW510 BH a
Power Reserve
40h
58h
Jewels
25
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$885
$4,180

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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale Avventurina

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Venezianico Arsenale for its exceptional finishing and wearability, with a thin case profile and comfortable strap options. The Côtes de Genève dial and overall luxury appearance are frequently highlighted as significant strengths, especially considering its value proposition. One owner noted slightly misaligned hour markers, while a reviewer found the strap-changing mechanism difficult and the watch lacking lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting -10/+30 seconds per day for the Miyota 9100 movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale highly for its impressive finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

Owners widely praise the Fortis Original for its tool-watch aesthetic, legibility, and robust construction, with many noting excellent lume that lasts all night and precise day/date changes at midnight. The brushed stainless steel case is well-finished, and the 38mm size is considered comfortable and well-weighted despite being smaller than modern watches. Accuracy figures range from +2 seconds/day to +8 seconds/day, and some owners compare Fortis quality favorably to Omega. However, some users find the MSRP too high compared to brands like Sinn and Damasko, and one owner reported internal parts dislodging from a limited edition model. Concerns have also been raised about stripped lug screws on B-42 models and potential parts shortages due to past bankruptcy protection filings. Overall, owners rate the Fortis Original highly for its durable construction and tool-watch functionality at a competitive price point.

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