Venezianico Arsenale Calendar Violet 6221581C

Complex calendar function, robust case architecture, and one of the most distinctive displays in the current Venezianico collection.

The Venezianico Arsenale Calendario Lila adds a true complication to the Arsenale line. Day, date, and month are directly visible on the dial, complemented by a power reserve indicator at 12 o'clock and a re-imagined day-night indicator at 6 o'clock, achieved with a separate disc and a visible sapphire half-moon secured with screws.

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Especially in this version, the Arsenale Calendario clearly demonstrates what Venezianico excels at currently: flat proportions, independent functionality, clear architecture, and a modern integrated design language that distinctly sets it apart from the mainstream.

Also available in blue

Why the Arsenale Calendario is special

• Automatic calendar with day, date, and month
• Power reserve indicator at 12 o'clock
• Day-night disc at 6 o'clock instead of a classic 24-hour hand
• Visible sapphire half-moon with screws as a constructive element
• 40 mm case with a height of only 9.6 mm
• Miyota 9100 automatic movement with 42 hours of power reserve
• Strong Arsenale look with an integrated bracelet and technical clarity

24 Hours Architecture

The display at 6 o'clock is one of the most striking features of the Arsenale Calendario. Instead of a conventional 24-hour solution, Venezianico uses a disc that illustrates the transition between day and night. The sapphire half-moon above it, secured with two screws, makes the function visible and gives the dial an unusual depth. Precisely this technical staging makes the watch appear much more distinctive than many classic calendar watches.

Construction Philosophy

The dial follows a clear constructive logic. Symmetry, layering, and functional order define its architecture. The calendar displays, the power reserve, and the day-night disc are not haphazardly distributed but appear as parts of a coherently designed structure. This is not only visually interesting but also ensures that the watch remains surprisingly legible despite its complexity.

Power Reserve Geometry

The power reserve indicator at 12 o'clock was designed to integrate seamlessly into the overall layout. According to Venezianico, even the geometry of the hand guidance is adapted to avoid disturbing the central logo while still allowing a clear, progressive reading of the 42 hours of power reserve. Precisely such constructive details make the Arsenale Calendario more exciting than a merely decorative calendar watch.

The idea behind the name Arsenale

For centuries, the Venetian Arsenale was a place where organization, specialization, and technical innovation converged. Ships, weapons, and central components were manufactured there through clearly structured processes – with an efficiency far ahead of its time. The Arsenale Calendario is guided by precisely this logic: not nostalgic, but constructively and functionally conceived.

The case back consciously takes up this reference, linking the watch to the historical significance of the Arsenale as a place between craftsmanship and forward-thinking. Precisely this connection between past and modern construction also characterizes the design of the watch itself.

Technical Specifications

• Case: 316L stainless steel
• Diameter: 40 mm
• Lug to Lug: 44 mm
• Height: 9.6 mm (without glass)
• Glass: double-domed sapphire crystal, 1.4 mm
• Dial: Sunburst finish with concentric subdials and day-night disc with sapphire half-moon
• Movement: Miyota 9100 automatic movement
• Functions: full calendar, power reserve indicator, newly designed day-night indicator
• Bezel: 316L stainless steel, knurled
• Crown: screw-down
• Water resistance: 5 ATM / 50 m