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Venezianico Arsenale BronzovsRZE Urbanist

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Arsenale Bronzo
VenezianicoArsenale Bronzo
MSRP $950
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bronzo40mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bronzo40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bronzo50m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Arsenale Bronzo$950
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Bronze
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$950
$299

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What people say

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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