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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsGrand Seiko SBGR299

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
SBGR299
Grand SeikoSBGR299
MSRP $4,300
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.

Grand Seiko SBGR299

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGR299 for its striking blue second hand, silver rhodium dial, no-date design, and the impressive 72-hour power reserve, noting its excellent value. The watch's high polish finishing is frequently described as outstanding, akin to a polished samurai sword. Some owners express concern over legibility due to silver hands on a silver dial, though this is not a universal sentiment. One owner reported accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another found the 42mm case size wearable. The pre-owned price is noted around $3,399.00. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR299 highly for its exceptional finishing and distinctive design elements at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
SBGR29942mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
SBGR29972h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
SBGR299100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
SBGR299$4,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Thickness
12.6mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9S61
Power Reserve
42h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$4,300
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