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Venezianico Arsenale UltrablackvsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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Arsenale Ultrablack
VenezianicoArsenale Ultrablack
MSRP $885
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Ultrablack40mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Ultrablack40h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Ultrablack100m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Arsenale Ultrablack$885
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
8.95mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9029
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$885
$420

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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.

Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch for its rugged quartz movement, accuracy, and tritium lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its solid build, legibility, and comfortable, lightweight wear, making it particularly well-suited for smaller wrists. Some owners, however, consider the price point of $350-420 to be somewhat high. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch highly for its dependable quartz accuracy and excellent tritium lume.

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