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Venezianico Arsenale UltrablackvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Arsenale Ultrablack
VenezianicoArsenale Ultrablack
MSRP $885
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Ultrablack40mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Ultrablack40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Ultrablack100m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Arsenale Ultrablack$885
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
8.95mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9029
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$885
$1,450

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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 MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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