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Venezianico Arsenale MeteoritevsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Arsenale Meteorite
VenezianicoArsenale Meteorite
MSRP $1,400
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Meteorite40mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Meteorite40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Meteorite100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Arsenale Meteorite$1,400
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
Black
Ivory

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,400
$795

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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale Meteorite

The Venezianico Arsenale is widely praised for its superb execution and value, with reviewers highlighting its thin 8.95mm case, excellent finishing for its sub-$1000 price, and a dynamic Côtes de Genève dial. Owners describe the meteorite dial as a stunner with subtle iridescence. Caveats include difficult strap changes, a lack of lume, and some find the overall case design generic and the polished bracelet a maintenance challenge, with readability also noted as a potential issue. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale highly for its impressive finishing and thin profile at its price point.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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