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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation39.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation45h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation$2,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6L37
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$2,800

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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.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation is noted for its refined, slimmed-down 39.5mm stainless steel case with a "super hard" coating and a box-shaped sapphire crystal. It offers 200 meters of water resistance and is powered by the slim Caliber 6L37 automatic movement, which has a 46-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of -10/+15 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight its wearability and functionality as a dive watch, with one noting it as Seiko's thinnest diver ever at 12.3mm. However, concerns are raised about Seiko's continued reliance on the 62MAS design, with one reviewer wishing the Marinemaster remained a separate line, and the bracelet's end-links appearing mismatched in initial images. Its price of A$4,650 is considered high given its specifications compared to competitors.

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