Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Venezianico Arsenale Platino is the cheaper of the two at $1,650, against $2,600 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Venezianico Arsenale Platino wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Venezianico Arsenale Platino is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Venezianico Arsenale Platino.

What movement does the Venezianico Arsenale Platino run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Arsenale Platino uses the Soprod M100 and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Venezianico Arsenale PlatinovsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Venezianico Arsenale Platino

arsenale-platino-6221590c

MSRP $1,650

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.910.4.99.6

MSRP $2,600

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arsenale Platino40mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm

Power Reserve

Arsenale Platino42h

ELEGANT COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

Arsenale Platino100m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Arsenale Platino$1,650

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Thickness

9.95mm

8.6mm

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Water Resistance

100m

30m

Caseback

Solid

Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Soprod M100

L888.5

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

42h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,650

$2,600

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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