Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Bremont MBII?

At MSRP the Venezianico Arsenale Platino is the cheaper of the two at $1,650, against $5,400 for the Bremont MBII — a $3,750 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Bremont MBII?

The Bremont MBII wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Venezianico Arsenale Platino — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Bremont MBII?

The Venezianico Arsenale Platino carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont MBII.

What movement does the Venezianico Arsenale Platino run compared to the Bremont MBII?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Arsenale Platino uses the Soprod M100 and the Bremont MBII uses the BE-36AE.

Side by side

Venezianico Arsenale PlatinovsBremont MBII

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Venezianico Arsenale Platino

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MSRP $1,650

Bremont MBII

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MSRP $5,400

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arsenale Platino40mm

MBII43mm

Power Reserve

Arsenale Platino42h

MBII40h

Water Resistance

Arsenale Platino100m

MBII100m

MSRP

Arsenale Platino$1,650

MBII$5,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

White

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Soprod M100

BE-36AE

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,650

$5,400

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

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