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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSeiko Alpinist

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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 Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$750
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