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Venezianico Arsenale UltrablackvsCitizen Series 8 870

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Arsenale Ultrablack
VenezianicoArsenale Ultrablack
MSRP $885
Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,595

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Ultrablack40mm
Series 8 87040.8mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Ultrablack40h
Series 8 87050h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Ultrablack100m
Series 8 870100m
MSRP
Arsenale Ultrablack$885
Series 8 870$1,595

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.8mm
Thickness
8.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9029
0950
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$885
$1,595

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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale Ultrablack

The Venezianico Arsenale is widely praised for its exceptional finishing and value, with reviewers highlighting the ridged bezel, case sides, and dynamic Côtes de Genève dial. Owners note its impressive wearability, attributed to a thin 8.95mm case, and some see design cues that evoke more expensive watches. One reviewer points out that the strap-changing mechanism is difficult and the watch lacks lume. Overall, reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale highly for its detailed finishing and wearability at its price point.

Citizen Series 8 870

The Citizen Series 8 870 is praised for its sharp 40mm steel case with unique bezel construction and a glossy dial featuring finely brushed and polished applied hour markers. It is powered by the in-house caliber 0950 automatic movement, which operates at 4Hz and offers a 50-hour power reserve with enhanced magnetic resistance. The limited edition features a black Duratect DLC coated case, a carbon fiber dial, and is regulated to -5/+10 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers highlight the Series 8 870's distinctive case finishing and the robust in-house movement as key strengths.

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