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Venezianico Arsenale BizantinovsCitizen Zenshin Mechanical

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Arsenale Bizantino
VenezianicoArsenale Bizantino
MSRP $1,050
Zenshin Mechanical
CitizenZenshin Mechanical
MSRP $488

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bizantino40mm
Zenshin Mechanical40.5mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bizantino40h
Zenshin Mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bizantino100m
Zenshin Mechanical100m
MSRP
Arsenale Bizantino$1,050
Zenshin Mechanical$488

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Super Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
8213

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$488

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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.

Citizen Zenshin Mechanical

The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is widely praised for its exceptional value, lightweight and scratch-resistant Super Titanium case, and superb, textured dials. Owners and reviewers highlight the refined finishing and comfortable wearability due to the titanium construction and integrated bracelet design. The 60-hour power reserve automatic movement is noted as a strong point, with some finding the accuracy to be precise while others desire tighter tolerances. The integrated bracelet limits strap changes, and opinions on the bracelet and clasp quality are mixed, with some finding them cheap-feeling and others appreciating the design. The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is priced around EUR 499, though one owner reported a purchase price of €360. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical highly for its impressive cost-benefit ratio and attractive, comfortable design.

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