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Venezianico Arsenale BizantinovsBaltic MR Classic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Arsenale Bizantino
VenezianicoArsenale Bizantino
MSRP $1,050
MR Classic
BalticMR Classic
MSRP $589

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bizantino40mm
MR Classic36mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bizantino40h
MR Classic42h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bizantino100m
MR Classic30m
MSRP
Arsenale Bizantino$1,050
MR Classic$589

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
9.95mm
9mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$589

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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.

Baltic MR Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic MR Classic's attractive dial with applied Breguet numerals and granular texture, noting it looks far more expensive than its price. Reviewers highlight the refined, dressy aesthetic and the visually appealing micro-rotor movement. Some owners report precise time-setting and a smooth winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing +1 second per day and another averaging +10 seconds per day. Concerns exist regarding the gold PVD finish's durability, with reports of wear from strap friction. The 36mm case is described as small, and some find the bezel chunky and the watch's overall height significant. The Chinese Hangzhou micro-rotor movement is noted as potentially noisy and difficult for local repair, though Baltic's customer service and warranty are praised. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic MR Classic highly for its dressy aesthetic and dial finishing at its price point.

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