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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSeiko Prospex Land Mechanical

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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 Land Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its unique style, useful day-date complication, and value, with some finding it suitable as a one-watch-for-all-occasions. Accuracy and durability are noted as strengths, with one owner reporting good performance even in water submersion. However, multiple owners criticize its size, with figures around 41mm to 43mm and 14.4mm thickness being flagged as too large and thick for smaller wrists. The Hardlex crystal and a potentially loose inner compass bezel are also points of criticism. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its unique style and value, despite concerns over its substantial dimensions.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Prospex Land Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Prospex Land Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Prospex Land Mechanical200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Prospex Land Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.7mm
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
6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$995
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