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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale Calendario

The Venezianico Arsenale Calendario is widely praised for its elegant Italian design, comfortable 40mm wearability, and intricate finishing that gives it a premium look, all offered at a value price point around $1,400. Reviewers note its clean dial execution and comfortable tapered bracelet, though some find the day and month subdials a bit cramped and the month pusher shape could be refined. The Miyota 9100 movement's accuracy is reported to range from -10/+30 seconds per day as standard, with in-house regulation to approximately ±15 seconds per day, though users have reported better real-world performance. Its 50m water resistance is noted as a limitation due to the 10 o'clock push-button. Overall, reviewers highlight the Venezianico Arsenale Calendario as a value-driven timepiece with a complete calendar complication and sophisticated styling.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Calendario40mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Calendario24h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Calendario50m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
Arsenale Calendario$1,400
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
9.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9100
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
24h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,400
$1,775
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