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Venezianico Arsenale BronzovsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

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Arsenale Bronzo
VenezianicoArsenale Bronzo
MSRP $950
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012
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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 for its elegant 37mm size and symmetrical bicompax layout, with the silver dial described as "insane" and highly readable. The chronograph pushers are noted for their crisp action and satisfying reset. However, reviewers flag the 14.3mm thickness as chunky for the case size, and one owner finds the date window difficult to read due to its small size and deep setting. The TMI NE86A movement offers a 45-hour power reserve and accuracy between +25 and -15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 highly for its retro charm and attractive dial options at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bronzo40mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bronzo40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bronzo50m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
MSRP
Arsenale Bronzo$950
ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
9.95mm
14.3mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
Black
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI NE86A
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$950
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