Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Fortis Flieger F-41?

At MSRP the Venezianico Arsenale Platino is the cheaper of the two at $1,650, against $2,530 for the Fortis Flieger F-41 — a $880 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Fortis Flieger F-41?

The Fortis Flieger F-41 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Venezianico Arsenale Platino — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Fortis Flieger F-41?

The Fortis Flieger F-41 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Venezianico Arsenale Platino.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Arsenale Platino or the Fortis Flieger F-41?

The Venezianico Arsenale Platino carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Flieger F-41.

What movement does the Venezianico Arsenale Platino run compared to the Fortis Flieger F-41?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Arsenale Platino uses the Soprod M100 and the Fortis Flieger F-41 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

Side by side

Venezianico Arsenale PlatinovsFortis Flieger F-41

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

Venezianico Arsenale Platino

arsenale-platino-6221590c

MSRP $1,650

Fortis Flieger F-41

F-41

MSRP $2,530

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arsenale Platino40mm

Flieger F-4141mm

Power Reserve

Arsenale Platino42h

Flieger F-4138h

Water Resistance

Arsenale Platino100m

Flieger F-41200m

MSRP

Arsenale Platino$1,650

Flieger F-41$2,530

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Soprod M100

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

42h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,650

$2,530

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Venezianico Arsenale Platino

The Venezianico Arsenale Platino is praised for its elegant style, detailed finishing, and slim profile, contributing to a quality feel and enjoyable wearability. Its platinum-galvanized dial features a rippled surface, offering a monochromatic yet stylish appearance. It is powered by a Swiss-made automatic caliber V3250, regulated to -4/+6 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers consider the Venezianico Arsenale Platino a winner for the money due to its attractive design and finishing.

From video reviewers

The unique dial colour shift is a notable feature. The watch's price point is relatively competitive. Reviewers disagree on the case size, with one reviewer finding the lug-to-lug fit too long for smaller wrists, while the other finds the 40mm case size a comfortable fit.

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Fortis Flieger F-41

The Fortis Flieger F-41 is widely praised for its excellent machining and build quality for its price, featuring a traditional Flieger layout with modern flair, a sunburst dial with high-contrast orange accents, and a functional "Synchroline." Reviewers highlight its unique concave bezel with 24-click GMT functionality and a vivid color scheme that strikes a masterful balance. The watch offers 200 meters of water resistance and is powered by the UW-30 automatic movement. However, the UW-30 movement is noted for its modest 38-hour power reserve, and the 41mm case might be large for smaller wrists. Overall, reviewers rate the Fortis Flieger F-41 highly for its pared-back confidence and functional design at its price point.

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