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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

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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 Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial for its high-quality, handcrafted enamel dials, with specific commendations for the depth and subtle gloss of urushi lacquer and the excellent legibility of minimalistic markers and contrasting hands. The watches are frequently cited as offering significant value, with one reviewer noting the SPB163 as a great value at €1,300, and another highlighting the series' impressive 100M water resistance and Japanese design inspiration at $1,300 USD. However, the 12.4mm to 12.8mm thickness is noted by multiple sources as a potential area for improvement, with a preference for under 12mm, and one owner dislikes the date window. Accuracy figures for the 6R27 movement range from -15 to +25 seconds per day, and its power reserve is closer to 35-40 hours than the advertised 45 hours.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial72h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial$1,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

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
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R5H
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,400
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