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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsGrand Seiko SBGH349

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
SBGH349
Grand SeikoSBGH349
MSRP $7,800

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
SBGH34940mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
SBGH34955h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
SBGH349100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
SBGH349$7,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.6mm
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

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9S85
Power Reserve
42h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$7,800

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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 SBGH349

The Grand Seiko SBGH349 "Icefall" is widely praised for its stunning, deeply finished light blue dial, sharp case lines, and lightweight 40mm titanium construction. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its understated, over-engineered finishing and practical yet obsessive build, making it suitable for daily wear and special occasions. The 13mm thickness is noted to work well with the 40mm case size, softened by the titanium material. The watch houses the automatic hi-beat 9S85 movement, offering a 55-hour power reserve and magnetic resistance of 4,800 A/m, with accuracy rated at +5 to -3 seconds per day. One reviewer notes that while the five-row bracelet is visually impressive, its clasp lacks micro-adjustability. The Grand Seiko SBGH349 is priced at $7,400 or €8,000. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH349 highly for its exceptional finishing and comfortable, lightweight titanium build.

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