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Venezianico Arsenale UltrablackvsSeiko Alpinist

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Arsenale Ultrablack
VenezianicoArsenale Ultrablack
MSRP $885
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Ultrablack40mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Ultrablack40h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Ultrablack100m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Arsenale Ultrablack$885
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
8.95mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9029
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$885
$750
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