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Venezianico Arsenale MeteoritevsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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Arsenale Meteorite
VenezianicoArsenale Meteorite
MSRP $1,400
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Meteorite40mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Meteorite40h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Meteorite100m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
Arsenale Meteorite$1,400
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,400
$6,200

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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale Meteorite

The Venezianico Arsenale is widely praised for its superb execution and value, with reviewers highlighting its thin 8.95mm case, excellent finishing for its sub-$1000 price, and a dynamic Côtes de Genève dial. Owners describe the meteorite dial as a stunner with subtle iridescence. Caveats include difficult strap changes, a lack of lume, and some find the overall case design generic and the polished bracelet a maintenance challenge, with readability also noted as a potential issue. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale highly for its impressive finishing and thin profile at its price point.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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