Venezianico Arsenale BronzovsTissot Visodate

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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 Visodate at true scale

Visodate

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

9.9mm

lowest

10.4mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$984

$950

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$984
$950
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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.

Tissot Visodate

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Visodate for its exceptional value, refined vintage-inspired design, and comfortable 39mm case. Specific strengths highlighted include the clean dial layout, polished indices, twisted lug design, and the beveled domed sapphire crystal. The Powermatic 80 movement is noted for its reliability and 80-hour power reserve. Some reviewers find the flat bezel potentially jarring and the lume weak, while others mention the lugs can be somewhat long or the crystal is more reflective than ideal. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Visodate highly for its impressive design and finishing at its price point.