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Venezianico Arsenale Bronzo

The Venezianico Arsenale is widely praised for its exceptional wearability and finishing for its price, featuring a thin 8.95mm case and a dynamic Côtes de Genève dial. Owners appreciate the minimalist dial, distinctive design language, and comfortable wearing experience, with one noting the blue sunburst dial and supple blue rubber strap are mesmerizing. The movement is described as a hacking and hand-winding Miyota. However, strap changes are difficult, and the watch lacks lume. Some owners find the purple dial too decisive, and others wish for a smaller diameter option. Opinions on bronze as a dress watch material are mixed due to patina concerns, though it is noted as easily cleaned. Legibility could be improved, and some question the material choice for a dress watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale highly for its impressive case finishing and wearability at its price point.

Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bronzo40mm
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bronzo
PILOT SERIES II56h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bronzo50m
PILOT SERIES II100m
MSRP
Arsenale Bronzo$950
PILOT SERIES II$1,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Thickness
9.95mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
Grade 2 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
0h
56h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$950
$1,350
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