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Venezianico Arsenale MeteoritevsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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Arsenale Meteorite
VenezianicoArsenale Meteorite
MSRP $1,400
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Meteorite40mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Meteorite40h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Meteorite100m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Arsenale Meteorite$1,400
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,400

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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 SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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