Venia 24 Villefranche
$289545
24 mm30 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The WALDOR & CO. Venia 24 Villefranche is a stylish choice for those seeking a sleek, minimalist watch that won't break the bank. At $289, the stainless steel case offers solid value, but the 30m water resistance is a limitation — it's best for land lovers rather than water enthusiasts. If you need a chic everyday watch that adds a touch of elegance without unnecessary frills, this one is a reliable pick.
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Case diameter: 24 mm Case thickness: 6.8 mm Material: Rhodium-plated 316L stainless steel Dial: Blue sunray dial in brass Index & hands: Polished stainless steel Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Seiko VJ21 Water Resistance: 3 ATM (snorkeling) Strap: Solid stainless steel strap Strap size: Onesize, fits all wrists Lug width: 10mm Packaging: Black leather box with certificate and manual Availability: In stock, Free and fast Shipping Worldwide
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Slim 6.8mm profile
Trade-offs
- Limited water resistance (30m)
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 24 mm it sits compact and vintage-correct.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- SBLUVI2
- Released
- 2024
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 24 mm
- Thickness
- 6.8 mm
- Lug width
- 10 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- blue
- Dial finish
- Sunray
- Indices
- roman numerals
- Strap / bracelet
- solid stainless steel strap
- Fit
- Women's
The maker
WALDOR & CO.
The brand is committed to crafting contemporary watches that blend Scandinavian minimalism with influences from Southern European culture. They emphasize quality and sustainability in their production process, aiming to create timeless pieces that resonate globally.
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