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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsGrand Seiko SBGA211

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
SBGA211
Grand SeikoSBGA211
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
SBGA21141mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
SBGA21172h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
SBGA211100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
SBGA211$6,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
42h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$6,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA211

Grand Seiko SBGA211 owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional finishing, particularly the Zaratsu polishing, and its mesmerizing, textured dial. The Spring Drive movement is consistently highlighted as a technical masterpiece, offering quartz-like accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a smooth seconds sweep. Its lightweight titanium construction and 41mm case size contribute to a comfortable and wearable design. However, some owners find the dial texture less captivating in person than in photos, and there are mixed opinions on the bracelet's adjustment system and perceived quality relative to the price. Some also note its thickness and lack of lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA211 highly for its unique dial and superb finishing, making it a highly regarded icon.

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