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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $650
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 PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive blue and red PADI colors, rich dial aesthetic, and excellent lume that stands out even in dim environments. Owners highlight its robust build quality and excellent bezel action, noting the wave dial is a favorite. However, the Hardlex crystal and the 4R36 movement's accuracy range of +45 to -35 seconds per day are identified as compromises for the price. Some owners find the diver's extension difficult to open and the bracelet adjustment challenging, though manageable. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its build quality and striking dial design at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41.7mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
4R35
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$650
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