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Venezianico Arsenale PlatinovsBell & Ross BR-X5 Iridescent

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Arsenale Platino
VenezianicoArsenale Platino
MSRP $1,650
BR-X5 Iridescent
Bell & RossBR-X5 Iridescent
MSRP $9,709

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Platino40mm
BR-X5 Iridescent41mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Platino42h
BR-X5 Iridescent70 hoursh
Water Resistance
Arsenale Platino100m
BR-X5 Iridescent100m
MSRP
Arsenale Platino$1,650
BR-X5 Iridescent$9,709

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Applied indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
BR-CAL.323
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70 hoursh
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$9,709

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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale Platino

The Venezianico Arsenale Platino is praised for its elegant style, detailed finishing, and slim profile, contributing to a quality feel and enjoyable wearability. Its platinum-galvanized dial features a rippled surface, offering a monochromatic yet stylish appearance. It is powered by a Swiss-made automatic caliber V3250, regulated to -4/+6 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers consider the Venezianico Arsenale Platino a winner for the money due to its attractive design and finishing.

From video reviewers

The unique dial colour shift is a notable feature. The watch's price point is relatively competitive. Reviewers disagree on the case size, with one reviewer finding the lug-to-lug fit too long for smaller wrists, while the other finds the 40mm case size a comfortable fit.

Bell & Ross BR-X5 Iridescent

The Bell & Ross BR-X5 Iridescent is praised for its vibrant, color-shifting dial that moves between blue, green, and violet hues, achieved through layered PVD coatings over a sunburst texture. Reviewers note the 41mm stainless steel case has a mix of polished and brushed finishes. The BR-CAL.323 automatic movement, manufactured by Kenissi, is COSC-certified and offers a 70-hour power reserve. Some owners find the dial's "epic summer vibe" a bit too flashy and express concern about long-term appeal, with the watch priced at $8,400 on a bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the striking iridescent dial as the Bell & Ross BR-X5 Iridescent's defining feature.

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