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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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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 Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Essentials Quartz
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.6mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$265
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