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Venezianico Arsenale AvventurinavsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Arsenale Avventurina
VenezianicoArsenale Avventurina
MSRP $885
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Avventurina40mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Avventurina40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Avventurina100m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Arsenale Avventurina$885
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$885
$2,414

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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 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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