Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

At MSRP the Venezianico Arsenale Platino is the cheaper of the two at $1,650, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $764 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Venezianico Arsenale Platino — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Venezianico Arsenale Platino.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Venezianico Arsenale Platino.

What movement does the Venezianico Arsenale Platino run compared to the Formex Reef 42 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Arsenale Platino uses the Soprod M100 and the Formex Reef 42 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

Side by side

Venezianico Arsenale PlatinovsFormex Reef 42 mm

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

Formex Reef 42 mm

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MSRP $2,414

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arsenale Platino40mm

Reef 42 mm42mm

Power Reserve

Arsenale Platino42h

Reef 42 mm56h

Water Resistance

Arsenale Platino100m

Reef 42 mm300m

MSRP

Arsenale Platino$1,650

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Soprod M100

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

42h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,650

$2,414

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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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Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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