Venezianico Arsenale Bronze - 6221556 Blue

Arsenale Bronzo — a watch that lives

The fascination of the Arsenale Bronzo lies in its material: bronze here is not just a technical element but a living feature that transforms with use and thus gives a watch a very personal touch. Over the years, fine discolorations and shades develop, outlining every surface and turning a series piece into a unique item; this visible development — the patina — acts less as a flaw and more as a signature of time, giving the wearer a sense of continuity between craftsmanship and everyday life. Together with a robust rubber strap, the watch presents itself as a combination of wearable toughness and stylistic presence, designed for people seeking a durable, expressive companion.

For the brown Venezianico Arsenale Bronzo - 6221555 Brown

Dial and Play of Light

The dial is crafted on a brass base using the enamel technique, resulting in an exceptionally smooth, almost mirror-like surface that clearly renders the finest details and creates a remarkable purity in the field of view. On this calm base meets a smoky sunburst effect, the so-called Fumé, where the color gradually darkens from the center to the edge; this interplay of shine and shading creates depth, makes the dial breathe vividly depending on the light incidence, and constantly sets the hands and indices in changing light — an effect that turns viewing into a gesture of discovery.

Technology and Proportions

While the watch face shows artisanal sophistication, inside works a reliable automatic movement, the Miyota 9039, which, in a clear three-hand layout, forgoes a date complication to preserve the aesthetics. The dimensions are deliberately balanced: with a Ø40 mm diameter, 44 mm from lug to lug, and a total height of only 9.95 mm, the Arsenale Bronzo wears prominently but never overpoweringly. The case is made from the aluminum-based marine alloy QAl9-4, which offers high corrosion resistance and develops a characteristic, naturally aging surface; the bezel is knurled in the same material, the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating guarantees clear readability, and Swiss-Made BGW9 Super-LumiNova® ensures night readability. Despite its artisanal details, the watch remains suitable for everyday use: the water resistance of 5 atmospheres provides reliable protection against moisture, and the overall thoughtful construction combines technology and wearing comfort without compromise.

Origin and Venetian grace

The design draws its inspiration from the historical imagery of Venice; the famous horses of St. Mark's Basilica served here as a timeless model. The ancient bronzes, which once came from distant workshops to San Marco and became a symbol of urban splendor in the 13th century, stand as representatives of travel, power, and artistic ambition — motifs subtly echoed in the watch's design. In this reference, there is not only nostalgia but also an honest homage to the regional San Marco heritage and craftsmanship; the source of inspiration simultaneously honors the classical sculptural craft and the modern, precise watchmaking craft, thus the living interplay of tradition and present in Venetian bronze craftsmanship.

The case back as a narrative detail

The case back made of serves as a deliberate counterpoint to the warm, changing tone of the bronze 316L-Stainless steel, whose cool surface reveals to the viewer a finely detailed scene: an engraving of the horses, modeled in relief through a combination of sandblasting and radial satin finishing, creating plasticity, light-shadow play, and apparent movement. This technically precise yet artistically crafted finish forms its own microcosm, in which the history of the watch — its origin, its inspiration, and the connection between decorative art and industrial manufacturing — becomes visible; it is precisely in this contrast between the warm case and the cool case back that the design intention and the narrative depth of the model are revealed.

Specifications

• Case: Ø40 mm, length over lugs 44 mm, total height 9.95 mm
• Material: QAl9-4 bronze, marine-grade aluminum alloy with high corrosion resistance and natural patina formation
• Dial: Brass enamel dial with smoky sunburst finish
• Movement: Miyota 9039, automatic, three-hand, no date
• Luminous material: Swiss-Made BGW9 Super-LumiNova®
• Bezel: QAl9-4 bronze, knurled
• Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
• Water resistance: 5 ATM (50 m / 164 ft)