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Venezianico Arsenale MeteoritevsGrand Seiko STGF359

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Arsenale Meteorite
VenezianicoArsenale Meteorite
MSRP $1,400
STGF359
Grand SeikoSTGF359
MSRP $2,600
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Meteorite40mm
STGF35928.9mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Meteorite40h
STGF35940h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Meteorite100m
STGF359100m
MSRP
Arsenale Meteorite$1,400
STGF359$2,600

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
28.9mm
Thickness
9.95mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
35.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
4J52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,400
$2,600
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