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Venezianico Arsenale AvventurinavsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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Arsenale Avventurina
VenezianicoArsenale Avventurina
MSRP $885
Reef 39.5 mm
FormexReef 39.5 mm
MSRP $2,230

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Avventurina40mm
Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Avventurina40h
Reef 39.5 mm56h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Avventurina100m
Reef 39.5 mm300m
MSRP
Arsenale Avventurina$885
Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bahama Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$885
$2,230

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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.

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is widely praised for its refined finishing, comfortable and well-proportioned case design, and impressive specifications for its price point, including COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement and 300m water resistance. Owners and reviewers highlight the tool-less micro-adjust clasp and quick-release spring bars as practical features. Some reviewers note that the 22mm lug width feels slightly disproportionate to the smaller case, and the bracelet could benefit from more taper, though this is a point of contention for some owners who value the overall package. A prototype crown protrusion issue is noted as being addressed for production. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 39.5 mm highly for its excellent value and well-executed design.

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