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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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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 Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.5mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$265
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