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Venezianico Arsenale AvventurinavsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Arsenale Avventurina
VenezianicoArsenale Avventurina
MSRP $885
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Avventurina40mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Avventurina40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Avventurina100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Arsenale Avventurina$885
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$885
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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