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Venezianico Arsenale AvventurinavsPhoibos Wave Master

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Arsenale Avventurina
VenezianicoArsenale Avventurina
MSRP $885
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Avventurina40mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Avventurina40h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Avventurina100m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
Arsenale Avventurina$885
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$885
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

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