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Venezianico Arsenale BizantinovsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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Arsenale Bizantino
VenezianicoArsenale Bizantino
MSRP $1,050
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bizantino40mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bizantino40h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bizantino100m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Arsenale Bizantino$1,050
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
$1,050

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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino

The Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino is widely praised for its unique Byzantine art engraving across the case and bracelet, and its elegant gray fumé dial. Owners find it extremely comfortable and appreciate its solid build quality for the €900 price point. However, reviewers note that the bracelet screws are unattractive up close, and the seconds hand can be difficult to see in certain lighting conditions, impacting legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino highly for its distinctive artistic design and comfortable wearability.

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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