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Venezianico Arsenale AvventurinavsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Arsenale Avventurina
VenezianicoArsenale Avventurina
MSRP $885
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Avventurina40mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Avventurina40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Avventurina100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Arsenale Avventurina$885
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$885
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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