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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsGrand Seiko SBGA293

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
SBGA293
Grand SeikoSBGA293
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
SBGA29340.2mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
SBGA29372h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
SBGA293100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
SBGA293$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
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
$5,200

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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 SBGA293

Grand Seiko SBGA293 owners praise its light cream dial and exceptionally well-finished markers and hands. The Spring Drive movement is highlighted as a special feature, offering high accuracy and a blend of jewelry and technology, though the rotor can be audible. Some owners find the case size a concern for formal wear, while others consider it not particularly thick and appreciate the Spring Drive's unique horology, accuracy, and reliability. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA293 highly for its unique Spring Drive movement and refined dial and hand finishing.

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