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Venezianico Arsenale 37vsGrand Seiko SBGX359

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Arsenale 37
VenezianicoArsenale 37
MSRP $985
SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale 3737mm
SBGX35933mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale 3740h
SBGX35940h
Water Resistance
Arsenale 37100m
SBGX359100m
MSRP
Arsenale 37$985
SBGX359

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
33mm
Thickness
9mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
39.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9F51
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$985

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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale 37

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Venezianico Arsenale 37 for its superb execution and value, highlighting its thin 8.95mm case and excellent finishing for its sub-$1000 price. The dynamic dial, featuring Côtes de Genève, is noted as a positive design element. Some owners desire a smaller diameter and half links for the bracelet, and the strap-changing mechanism is described as difficult. One reviewer points out the lack of lume and visible screws fastening the bracelet, while another notes the seconds hand can become invisible under certain lighting conditions. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale 37 highly for its impressive finishing and thin case at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact 37mm case is a notable strength, fitting almost every wrist perfectly. A weakness is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the lug-to-lug length, with some finding it too short and others not mentioning it as an issue.

Grand Seiko SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

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