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Venezianico Arsenale BizantinovsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Arsenale Bizantino
VenezianicoArsenale Bizantino
MSRP $1,050
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bizantino40mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bizantino40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bizantino100m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Arsenale Bizantino$1,050
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$428

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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.

Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

The Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is widely seen as a commemorative keepsake, particularly for those celebrating Singapore's 60th anniversary or born in 1965. Reviewers note its vibrant red enamel dial and 37mm steel case with fixed wire lugs, along with 100m water resistance. One owner reported the watch is "patina-ing well" after three years, and the Miyota 82S5 movement is considered a reliable, cost-effective base. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench as a unique souvenir and tribute piece, with its distinctive enamel dial being a key draw.

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