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Venezianico Arsenale AvventurinavsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Arsenale Avventurina
VenezianicoArsenale Avventurina
MSRP $885
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Avventurina40mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Avventurina40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Avventurina100m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Arsenale Avventurina$885
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$885
$399

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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale Avventurina

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Venezianico Arsenale for its exceptional finishing and wearability, with a thin case profile and comfortable strap options. The Côtes de Genève dial and overall luxury appearance are frequently highlighted as significant strengths, especially considering its value proposition. One owner noted slightly misaligned hour markers, while a reviewer found the strap-changing mechanism difficult and the watch lacking lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting -10/+30 seconds per day for the Miyota 9100 movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale highly for its impressive finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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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