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Venezianico Arsenale BizantinovsPhoibos Argo

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Arsenale Bizantino
VenezianicoArsenale Bizantino
MSRP $1,050
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bizantino40mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bizantino40h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bizantino100m
Argo200m
MSRP
Arsenale Bizantino$1,050
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$345

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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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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