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Venezianico Arsenale PlatinovsVario Futurist

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Arsenale Platino
VenezianicoArsenale Platino
MSRP $1,650
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Platino40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Platino42h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Platino100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Arsenale Platino$1,650
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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