Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Spinnaker Spence 300?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Spence 300 is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,650 for the Venezianico Arsenale Platino — a $1,000 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Spinnaker Spence 300?

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Venezianico Arsenale Platino.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Spinnaker Spence 300?

The Venezianico Arsenale Platino carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Spence 300.

What movement does the Venezianico Arsenale Platino run compared to the Spinnaker Spence 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Arsenale Platino uses the Soprod M100 and the Spinnaker Spence 300 uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Venezianico Arsenale PlatinovsSpinnaker Spence 300

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

Spinnaker Spence 300

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MSRP $650

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arsenale Platino40mm

Spence 30040mm

Power Reserve

Arsenale Platino42h

Spence 30040h

Water Resistance

Arsenale Platino100m

Spence 300300m

MSRP

Arsenale Platino$1,650

Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Aquamarine

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Soprod M100

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,650

$650

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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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Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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