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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsGrand Seiko SBGR321

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
SBGR321
Grand SeikoSBGR321
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
SBGR32140mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
SBGR32172h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
SBGR321100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
SBGR321$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9S65
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 SBGR321

Grand Seiko SBGR321 owners and reviewers widely praise its attractive design, compelling dimensions, and robust movement. The watch features sharp case lines with contrasting brushing and polishing, a 40mm steel case that provides presence without bulk, and 100m water resistance. Its sunburst blue dial, inspired by the dawn sky over Mount Iwate, showcases Grand Seiko's signature finishing on applied markers and hands, with a red-tipped seconds hand. The 9S65 automatic movement is noted for its precision, running within specifications, with one source reporting a +5 to -3 seconds a day rate and a 3-day power reserve. A blue rotor with a crimson rim, also inspired by Mount Iwate, is visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGR321 highly for its exceptional finishing and compelling blue dial design at its price point.

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