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Venezianico Arsenale UltrablackvsPhoibos Argo

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Arsenale Ultrablack
VenezianicoArsenale Ultrablack
MSRP $885
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Ultrablack40mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Ultrablack40h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Ultrablack100m
Argo200m
MSRP
Arsenale Ultrablack$885
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
8.95mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9029
SII NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$885
$345

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What people say

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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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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