Venezianico Arsenale CalendariovsNodus Sector II Field Titanium

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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 Calendario at true scale

Arsenale Calendario

Nodus Sector II Field Titanium at true scale

Sector II Field Titanium

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

9.6mm

lowest

11.7mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

24h

41h

highest

MSRP

$1,389

$550

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9100

Seiko NH38

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
9.6mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9100
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
24h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,389
$550
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Reviews

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Venezianico Arsenale Calendario

The Venezianico Arsenale Calendario is lauded for its elegant Italian design and intricate finishing, presenting a luxury aesthetic at its $1,400 price point. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 40mm case size and a clean dial execution, complemented by a tapered bracelet. Some find the day and month subdials a bit cramped, and the month pusher's shape could be refined. The Miyota 9100 movement's accuracy is reported to range from -10/+30 seconds per day to approximately ±15 seconds per day, with users noting better real-world performance. On balance, reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale Calendario highly for its sophisticated design and value, despite minor quibbles with subdial legibility and movement regulation.

Nodus Sector II Field Titanium

The Nodus Sector II Field Titanium is lauded for its comfortable 38mm titanium case with a matte, media-blasted finish and scratch-resistant coating, a standout layered dial design, and a comfortable TecTuff rubber strap. Its TMI NH38 movement offers a 41-hour power reserve and an accuracy of +/-10 seconds per day, though the all-matte finishing lacks the visual refinement of polished elements. The watch is priced at $550 and features Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium highly for its durable, comfortable titanium build and distinctive dial design at an affordable price point.

From video reviewers

Grade 2 titanium construction delivers lightweight durability with scratch resistance at an accessible price point for a premium material. The 38mm sandwich dial with BGW9 lume and no-date design balances minimalist aesthetics with practical field-watch functionality.

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