Which is cheaper, the Arsene Lippens Visionario or the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

At MSRP the Arsene Lippens Visionario is the cheaper of the two at $2,634, against $6,300 for the Grand Seiko SBGH281 — a $3,666 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Arsene Lippens Visionario or the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Arsene Lippens Visionario — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Arsene Lippens Visionario or the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 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 SBGH281?

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 48 hours on the Arsene Lippens Visionario.

What movement does the Arsene Lippens Visionario run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Arsene Lippens Visionario uses the Valjoux 7750 and the Grand Seiko SBGH281 uses the Grand Seiko 9S85.

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Arsene Lippens VisionariovsGrand Seiko SBGH281

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Visionario39.5mm

SBGH28140mm

Power Reserve

Visionario48h

SBGH28155h

Water Resistance

Visionario50m

SBGH281100m

MSRP

Visionario$2,634

SBGH281$6,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

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Yes

Dial Color

Black

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

Grand Seiko 9S85

Power Reserve

48h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,634

$6,300

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