Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Zelos Comet 39?

At MSRP the Venezianico Arsenale Platino is the cheaper of the two at $1,650, against $2,499 for the Zelos Comet 39 — a $849 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Zelos Comet 39?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Venezianico Arsenale Platino is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zelos Comet 39.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Venezianico Arsenale Platino carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Comet 39.

What movement does the Venezianico Arsenale Platino run compared to the Zelos Comet 39?

The Venezianico Arsenale Platino runs a automatic caliber (Soprod M100), while the Zelos Comet 39 runs a manual (ETA/Peseux 7001).

Side by side

Venezianico Arsenale PlatinovsZelos Comet 39

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

Zelos Comet 39

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MSRP $2,499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arsenale Platino40mm

Comet 3939mm

Power Reserve

Arsenale Platino42h

Comet 3940h

Water Resistance

Arsenale Platino100m

Comet 3950m

MSRP

Arsenale Platino$1,650

Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Thickness

9.95mm

7.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

39mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Tantalum LE

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Soprod M100

ETA/Peseux 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,650

$2,499

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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.

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Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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