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Venezianico Arsenale UltrablackvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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Venezianico Arsenale Ultrablack

The Venezianico Arsenale is widely praised for its exceptional finishing and value, with reviewers highlighting the ridged bezel, case sides, and dynamic Côtes de Genève dial. Owners note its impressive wearability, attributed to a thin 8.95mm case, and some see design cues that evoke more expensive watches. One reviewer points out that the strap-changing mechanism is difficult and the watch lacks lume. Overall, reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale highly for its detailed finishing and wearability at its price point.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Ultrablack40mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Ultrablack40h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Ultrablack100m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
Arsenale Ultrablack$885
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
8.95mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
44.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9029
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$885
$1,775
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