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Venezianico Arsenale UltrablackvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Arsenale Ultrablack
VenezianicoArsenale Ultrablack
MSRP $885
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Ultrablack40mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Ultrablack40h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Ultrablack100m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Arsenale Ultrablack$885
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
8.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9029
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$885
$499

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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 Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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