Venezianico Arsenale BronzovsKUOE Royal Smith 90-006

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Venezianico Arsenale Bronzo at true scale

Arsenale Bronzo

KUOE Royal Smith 90-006 at true scale

Royal Smith 90-006

Diameter

40mm

35mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

42mm

lowest

Thickness

9.9mm

lowest

10.4mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

$984

$795

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Miyota 9039

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
n/a
18mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Dome
Dial Color
n/a
Ivory

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$984
$795
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Venezianico Arsenale Bronzo

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Arsenale Bronzo for its exceptional wearability, finishing, and distinctive design, with one reviewer noting its thin 8.95mm case and Côtes de Genève dial at an $800 price point. Some owners appreciate the minimalist dial and unique materials, receiving compliments and experiencing no quality issues, while others find the finishing leaves something to be desired but still deliver a big punch above its weight class. The watch's bronze case is described as resembling "poor man's yellow gold," and it features a sunburst dial and supple strap. However, strap changes are difficult, the watch lacks lume, and some owners question bronze for a dress watch due to patina concerns, though it is noted as easily cleaned. The dial color can be too decisive for some tastes, and there is a desire for smaller diameter options. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Arsenale Bronzo highly for its distinctive design and wearability at its price point.

KUOE Royal Smith 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. One owner reports the watch keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist. Some question its value given the Miyota 9039 movement. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 highly for its aesthetic design and sapphire crystal.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".