All about the Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino - 6221520C

A Bridge Between East and West

The Arsenale Bizantino tells a story of convergence: the decorative opulence of Constantinople and the clear form of our designs. In this model, geometric ornamentation and reduced lines combine to create a dial that plays with anthracite with a fumé gradient and sunray enamel — a design that doesn't merely quote tradition but reinterprets it.

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Geometry as a Guide for Light

On the case and bracelet, the finely crafted engravings follow strictly proportioned rhythms that direct light like an architect. Each surface is designed so that reliefs and planes interact; the result is a visible depth effect that guides the eye while conveying clear structure.

Materiality and Fine Craftsmanship

The 316L stainless steel case carries the engravings with precision and durability, while the sapphire crystal-protected dial reflects color in ever-changing facets. Technically, this sensory quality is complemented by the automatic Miyota 9039 caliber, a slim three-hand construction that combines aesthetic demands with reliable mechanics.

Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino

Proportions That Impress

Despite its richly decorated surface, the watch remains surprisingly understated in its dimensions: with a 40 mm diameter, 44 mm lug-to-lug, and an overall height under ten millimeters, the Arsenale Bizantino sits elegantly and flat on the wrist, without the embellishment compromising its wearability.

Dial and Legibility

The brass enamel dial with a smoky sunburst effect captures light and reveals it in concentric layers; the hands and indices are proportioned so that both legibility and ornamentation function simultaneously. Practicality is further enhanced by Swiss-Made BGW9 Super-LumiNova®, which provides subtle orientation at dusk.

Caseback as a Narrative

The solid caseback is more than just a closure: it features finely engraved figures of Justinian and Theodora, reduced yet expressive, thus connecting the watch's motif with the historical relationship between Byzantium and the Serenissima. The numbered edition on the caseback also emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual piece.

Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino

Bracelet as a Continuation

The bracelet seamlessly continues the design concept: to the left and right of the clasp, the sequence of ornamentation continues the visual rhythm, so that the case and bracelet appear as a single sculptural surface. The precision of the craftsmanship ensures that the tactile feel of the engravings does not interfere with wear but rather enhances it.

Balance of Art and Technology

The Arsenale Bizantino is neither a pure piece of jewelry nor a mere instrument — it is both at once: artistic surfaces executed with technical precision, and a watch that functions in everyday life (sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, screwed, solid case construction at 5 ATM). Those who wear it carry a piece of living craftsmanship on their wrist.

Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino

Specifications

  • CASE
  • Ø40 mm,
  • Lug-to-lug 44 mm,
  • Total thickness 9.95 mm
  • MATERIAL
  • Stainless steel 316L, engraved 
  • MOVEMENT 
  • Miyota 9039, automatic,
  • 3 hands,
  • no date display
  • DIAL
  • Brass enamel dial with smoked sunburst finish
  • LUMINOUS MATERIAL
  • Swiss-Made BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
  • GLASS
  • Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
  • CASEBACK
  • Engraved, secured with 6 screws
  • WATER RESISTANCE
  • 5 atmospheres (50 m/164 ft)

Specification of the Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino - 6221520C

Brand

Venezianico

Category

Diving watch

Diameter

40mm

Strap

stainless steel

Dial color

Black

Dial

Indices

Waterproof

50m

Glass

sapphire crystal

Case

stainless steel

Movement

Miyota 9039 Automatic

Type

men's watch

Condition

New & OVP

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