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Venezianico Arsenale 37vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Arsenale 37
VenezianicoArsenale 37
MSRP $985
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale 3737mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale 3740h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Arsenale 37100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Arsenale 37$985
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
35mm
Thickness
9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
Black
Ivory

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$985
$795

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What people say

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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