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Venezianico Arsenale BizantinovsGeckota Classic Chronotimer

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Arsenale Bizantino
VenezianicoArsenale Bizantino
MSRP $1,050
Classic Chronotimer
GeckotaClassic Chronotimer
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bizantino40mm
Classic Chronotimer41.5mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bizantino40h
Classic Chronotimer40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bizantino100m
Classic Chronotimer100m
MSRP
Arsenale Bizantino$1,050
Classic Chronotimer$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$499

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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.

Geckota Classic Chronotimer

Owners widely praise the Geckota Classic Chronotimer for its appealing and distinct yet classic design, with many receiving compliments on its unique look. Enthusiasts highlight the hand-wound mechanical movement as a positive feature, noting the movements appear to be solid workhorses. Some owners find the Geckota Classic Chronotimer comfortable and fun to wear, appreciating its funky aesthetic and how well it contrasts with different straps. However, one owner reports the Chronotimer wears large on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Classic Chronotimer highly for its beautiful and distinct design that garners frequent compliments.

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