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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsGrand Seiko SLGB006

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
SLGB006
Grand SeikoSLGB006
MSRP $43,600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
SLGB00637mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
SLGB00672h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
SLGB006100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
SLGB006$43,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
44.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
42h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$43,600

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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 SLGB006

The Grand Seiko SLGB006 is praised for its stunning "Ice Forest at Dawn" textured dial and 37mm 18k yellow gold case, with some finding it gorgeous enough to wear even if they don't typically prefer gold watches. It houses the Spring Drive Calibre 9RB2 movement, noted for its "Ultra Fine Accuracy" of ±20 seconds per year and a 72-hour power reserve. However, the Grand Seiko SLGB006 is considered expensive by some, with a price of $43,600 or €44,700 for its limited production of 80 pieces, and one owner suggests alternatives offer a more refined feel. The watch lacks the Evolution 9 micro-adjustment system. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SLGB006's striking dial and movement accuracy as its primary strengths, despite its high price point and limited availability.

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