Venezianico Arsenale BronzovsSeiko Presage Style60's

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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

Seiko Presage Style60's at true scale

Presage Style60's

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

lowest

46.2mm

Thickness

9.9mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$984

$595

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Seiko 4R35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$984
$595
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Reviews

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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.

Seiko Presage Style60's

The Seiko Presage Style60's is praised for its charming retro aesthetic, featuring a box-shaped crystal, faceted indexes, and applied markers, all within a comfortable 39.5mm case. Reviewers note its affordable price point of €490-€540 and a pleasing bracelet. However, the automatic 4R35 movement's accuracy tolerance of +45/-35 seconds per day is flagged as a potential drawback. On balance, reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Style60's highly for its attractive vintage design and wearability at its price point, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy.

From video reviewers

The retro-inspired design is a key strength. Reviewers question if the features justify the price point.

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