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Venezianico Arsenale BizantinovsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Arsenale Bizantino
VenezianicoArsenale Bizantino
MSRP $1,050
Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bizantino40mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bizantino40h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bizantino100m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Arsenale Bizantino$1,050
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Space Ghost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$2,390

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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino

The Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino is widely praised for its unique Byzantine art engraving across the case and bracelet, and its elegant gray fumé dial. Owners find it extremely comfortable and appreciate its solid build quality for the €900 price point. However, reviewers note that the bracelet screws are unattractive up close, and the seconds hand can be difficult to see in certain lighting conditions, impacting legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino highly for its distinctive artistic design and comfortable wearability.

Formex Essence ThirtyNine

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is praised for its impressive build quality and value, featuring a patented case suspension system for comfort and protection. It houses a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve and a tool-free strap quick-release system. A minor inconvenience noted is the specific closing order of the clasp. On balance, reviewers rate the Formex Essence ThirtyNine highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value at its price point.

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