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Venezianico Arsenale BizantinovsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Arsenale Bizantino
VenezianicoArsenale Bizantino
MSRP $1,050
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bizantino40mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bizantino40h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bizantino100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Arsenale Bizantino$1,050
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$1,099

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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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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