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Venezianico Arsenale PlatinovsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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Arsenale Platino
VenezianicoArsenale Platino
MSRP $1,650
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Platino40mm
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Platino42h
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Platino100m
SBGD201100m
MSRP
Arsenale Platino$1,650
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
9.95mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
51.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
42h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Venezianico Arsenale Platino

The Venezianico Arsenale Platino is praised for its elegant style, detailed finishing, and slim profile, contributing to a quality feel and enjoyable wearability. Its platinum-galvanized dial features a rippled surface, offering a monochromatic yet stylish appearance. It is powered by a Swiss-made automatic caliber V3250, regulated to -4/+6 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers consider the Venezianico Arsenale Platino a winner for the money due to its attractive design and finishing.

From video reviewers

The unique dial colour shift is a notable feature. The watch's price point is relatively competitive. Reviewers disagree on the case size, with one reviewer finding the lug-to-lug fit too long for smaller wrists, while the other finds the 40mm case size a comfortable fit.

Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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