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Venezianico Arsenale BizantinovsHalios Universa II

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Arsenale Bizantino
VenezianicoArsenale Bizantino
MSRP $1,050
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bizantino40mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bizantino40h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bizantino100m
Universa II100m
MSRP
Arsenale Bizantino$1,050
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Gold
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW300-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$995

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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.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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