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Venezianico Arsenale 37vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Arsenale 37
VenezianicoArsenale 37
MSRP $985

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale 3737mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale 3740h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition45h
Water Resistance
Arsenale 37100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Arsenale 37$985
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$2,500

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Thickness
9mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
49.5mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
8R48
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$985
$2,500

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition for its refined presence and intricate dial patterns, with some favoring its unique red dial and steel bezel over other Speedtimer models. However, some owners criticize the 24-hour subdial as useless, the date window as recessed, and the stock bracelet as difficult to fit, while others find the pushers stick out too much. One owner notes the $995 price point is high for the 6R55 movement, suggesting a lower range, though others appreciate the Seiko finishing and charm. On balance, owners rate the Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition well for its unique aesthetic and finishing, despite some functional and value concerns.

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