Venezianico Bucintoro 1976 - Limited EditionvsRolex Cosmograph Daytona

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Venezianico Bucintoro 1976 - Limited Edition at true scale

Bucintoro 1976 - Limited Edition

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona at true scale

Cosmograph Daytona

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

n/a

Thickness

11.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

40h

72h

highest

MSRP

$5,500

lowest

$42,700

Movement

Lemania 1873

4131

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
n/a
18 kt yellow gold
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
n/a
Turquoise
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Lemania 1873
4131
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
0
47
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,500
$42,700
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Venezianico Bucintoro 1976 - Limited Edition

The Venezianico Bucintoro 1976 Limited Edition is noted for its stylish design, featuring a cream dial with blue registers and gold accents, and a unique titanium plate made from a Concorde engine blade. It is powered by a hand-restored NOS Lemania 1873 manual-wind movement and sold out its 100-piece run at €4,750. One review notes a comfortable 40mm case and stepped dial, while also flagging its 14.5mm height and butterfly clasp as drawbacks. Overall, reviewers praise the Venezianico Bucintoro 1976 Limited Edition for its unique design elements and exclusive nature at its price point.

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Owners widely report the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona offers remarkable comfort and wearability, with some praising its perfect proportions and sleeker feel, while others find the 40mm case size and bracelet exceptionally comfortable. Reviewers note a tweaked dial for improved legibility and a new ceramic bezel with a steel ring on recent references. However, opinions are split on its value, with some finding it overpriced relative to its market value and others appreciating its versatility. Some owners criticize the sub-dial placement and screw-down pushers, while others praise its superior accuracy and automatic movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its comfort and wrist presence, despite ongoing debate about its value proposition.

From video reviewers

The 18k yellow gold case and Cerachrom bezel are frequently cited strengths. The Oysterflex bracelet also received multiple mentions.