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Venezianico Arsenale 37vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Arsenale 37
VenezianicoArsenale 37
MSRP $985
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale 3737mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale 3740h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale 37100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Arsenale 37$985
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$985
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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