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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsHitori Habuka

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Hitori Habuka

Owners widely praise the Hitori Habuka for its Grand Seiko-inspired dial and design, with one owner highlighting its bracelet as exceptional for the price. The watch features a mix of brushed and polished finishes, and owners appreciate the solid, screwed links contributing to a satisfying heft. However, the Hitori Habuka lacks lume on the dial and hands, and some find the dial design unconvincing compared to its high-end inspiration, with criticism also directed at the minute markers. Overall, owners rate the Hitori Habuka highly for its impressive bracelet and finishing efforts at an affordable price point.

From video reviewers

The dial's textured finish, resembling the Grand Seiko Snowflake, is a notable strength. Reviewers expressed a desire for higher water resistance, specifically 100m instead of the current 50m.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Habuka39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Habuka41h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Habuka100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Habuka$438

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$438
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