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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bronzo40mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bronzo40h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bronzo50m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
Arsenale Bronzo$950
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
44.9mm
Material
Bronze
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$950
$1,775
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