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Venezianico Arsenale MeteoritevsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Arsenale Meteorite
VenezianicoArsenale Meteorite
MSRP $1,400
Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Meteorite40mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Meteorite40h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Meteorite100m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Arsenale Meteorite$1,400
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Space Ghost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,400
$2,390

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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale Meteorite

The Venezianico Arsenale is widely praised for its superb execution and value, with reviewers highlighting its thin 8.95mm case, excellent finishing for its sub-$1000 price, and a dynamic Côtes de Genève dial. Owners describe the meteorite dial as a stunner with subtle iridescence. Caveats include difficult strap changes, a lack of lume, and some find the overall case design generic and the polished bracelet a maintenance challenge, with readability also noted as a potential issue. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale highly for its impressive finishing and thin profile at its price point.

Formex Essence ThirtyNine

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is praised for its impressive build quality and value, featuring a patented case suspension system for comfort and protection. It houses a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve and a tool-free strap quick-release system. A minor inconvenience noted is the specific closing order of the clasp. On balance, reviewers rate the Formex Essence ThirtyNine highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value at its price point.

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