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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSeiko Coutura

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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 Coutura

Seiko Coutura owners widely report its wear-resistant metal treatments, with one noting minimal scratching after six years. The watch is appreciated for its solar and perpetual calendar functions, with some owners finding its styling unique and fun, while others consider it gaudy or too busy. Some owners find the Coutura lineup too large or that it sits high, but others praise its comfortable wearability and attractive appearance, with one owner calling it a keeper. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported, with one owner noting poor solar power reserve requiring constant light exposure, while another's kinetic perpetual model has a four-year reserve. On balance, owners appreciate the Seiko Coutura for its functional features and unique styling, despite some finding it visually polarizing.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Coutura42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Coutura
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Coutura100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Coutura$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Thickness
12.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
50.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$450
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