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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition42.7mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition70h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition$1,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
42.7mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
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
6R35
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,350

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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 Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition is praised for its beautiful design and refinement over previous models, featuring vertically textured glacier-inspired dials. Owners, however, consider the €1500 RRP too high, suggesting a price closer to €900-€1000, noting the aluminum bezel insert instead of ceramic. Some owners report the 6R movement runs slow. On balance, owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition beautiful and a refinement, but the price and aluminum bezel are points of contention.

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