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Venezianico Arsenale BizantinovsMakydo Contour

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Arsenale Bizantino
VenezianicoArsenale Bizantino
MSRP $1,050
Contour
MakydoContour

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bizantino40mm
Contour37mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bizantino40h
Contour
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bizantino100m
Contour30m
MSRP
Arsenale Bizantino$1,050
Contour

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
9.95mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Brown
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050

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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.

Makydo Contour

Owners widely praise the Makydo Contour Carrara for its asymmetrical case shape and elegant, classy design, deeming it suitable for dressier and formal occasions. Some owners find the included leather strap more fitting for such events. Several commenters, however, question its value, stating it is too expensive at €587.39. On balance, owners appreciate the Makydo Contour's distinctive design, though a segment of the community finds the price point prohibitive.

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