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Venezianico Arsenale BizantinovsCIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE

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Arsenale Bizantino
VenezianicoArsenale Bizantino
MSRP $1,050
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
CIGA DesignCHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
MSRP $2,699

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bizantino40mm
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE45.5mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bizantino40h
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bizantino100m
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE50m
MSRP
Arsenale Bizantino$1,050
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE$2,699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
45.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
13.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
CD-12-SI
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$2,699

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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino

The Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino is widely praised for its unique Byzantine art engraving across the case and bracelet, and its elegant gray fumé dial. Owners find it extremely comfortable and appreciate its solid build quality for the €900 price point. However, reviewers note that the bracelet screws are unattractive up close, and the seconds hand can be difficult to see in certain lighting conditions, impacting legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino highly for its distinctive artistic design and comfortable wearability.

CIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE

The CIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE is noted for its striking central tourbillon, DLC-coated titanium case, and 24k gold horse with diamond hands, all offered at a price point under $2,700. One owner reported their watch stopped working after two months, and the company did not respond to inquiries, while another found the leather strap to be subpar. The watch has a 45.5mm size and a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the CIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE as an attention-grabbing showcase of modern Chinese watchmaking, with its standout tourbillon and material execution being key draws despite some reported durability and accessory concerns.

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