Which is cheaper, the Arsene Lippens Visionario or the Grand Seiko SBGA469?

At MSRP the Arsene Lippens Visionario is the cheaper of the two at $2,634, against $5,600 for the Grand Seiko SBGA469 — a $2,966 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Arsene Lippens Visionario or the Grand Seiko SBGA469?

The Grand Seiko SBGA469 wears larger at 41mm versus 39.5mm for the Arsene Lippens Visionario — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Arsene Lippens Visionario or the Grand Seiko SBGA469?

The Grand Seiko SBGA469 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Arsene Lippens Visionario.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Arsene Lippens Visionario or the Grand Seiko SBGA469?

The Grand Seiko SBGA469 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 48 hours on the Arsene Lippens Visionario.

What movement does the Arsene Lippens Visionario run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGA469?

The Arsene Lippens Visionario runs a automatic caliber (Valjoux 7750), while the Grand Seiko SBGA469 runs a spring drive (Grand Seiko 9R65).

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Arsene Lippens Visionario

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MSRP $5,600

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Visionario39.5mm

SBGA46941mm

Power Reserve

Visionario48h

SBGA46972h

Water Resistance

Visionario50m

SBGA469100m

MSRP

Visionario$2,634

SBGA469$5,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Black

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

Grand Seiko 9R65

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

48h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,634

$5,600

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