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Venezianico Arsenale BizantinovsVario Futurist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Arsenale Bizantino
VenezianicoArsenale Bizantino
MSRP $1,050
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bizantino40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bizantino40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bizantino100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Arsenale Bizantino$1,050
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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