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Arsenale Bizantino
VenezianicoArsenale Bizantino
MSRP $1,050
Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bizantino40mm
Rec Spec38mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bizantino40h
Rec Spec40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bizantino100m
Rec Spec100m
MSRP
Arsenale Bizantino$1,050
Rec Spec$235

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Nylon NATO 38mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$235

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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.

Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

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