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Venezianico Arsenale 37vsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Arsenale 37
VenezianicoArsenale 37
MSRP $985
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale 3737mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale 3740h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale 37100m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Arsenale 37$985
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
37mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$985
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Venezianico Arsenale 37

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Venezianico Arsenale 37 for its superb execution and value, highlighting its thin 8.95mm case and excellent finishing for its sub-$1000 price. The dynamic dial, featuring Côtes de Genève, is noted as a positive design element. Some owners desire a smaller diameter and half links for the bracelet, and the strap-changing mechanism is described as difficult. One reviewer points out the lack of lume and visible screws fastening the bracelet, while another notes the seconds hand can become invisible under certain lighting conditions. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale 37 highly for its impressive finishing and thin case at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact 37mm case is a notable strength, fitting almost every wrist perfectly. A weakness is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the lug-to-lug length, with some finding it too short and others not mentioning it as an issue.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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