Venezianico Arsenale BronzovsTissot Le Locle

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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

Tissot Le Locle at true scale

Le Locle

Diameter

40mm

39.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

9.9mm

9.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$984

$795

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.3mm
Thickness
9.95mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
19mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Indices
n/a
Roman
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

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

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.

Tissot Le Locle

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and 39.3mm case size, which reviewers note fits well under cuffs due to its sub-10mm thickness. The watch is considered a classy and versatile dress watch, with one owner settling on a gold variant with a white dial and crocodile strap. Some owners, however, flag the 30m water resistance as a drawback, and the bracelet style is not a universal favorite. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its premium appearance and elegant design at its price point.