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Venezianico Arsenale MeteoritevsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Arsenale Meteorite
VenezianicoArsenale Meteorite
MSRP $1,400
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Meteorite40mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Meteorite40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Meteorite100m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Arsenale Meteorite$1,400
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
9.95mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,400
$3,100

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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 SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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