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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsGrand Seiko SLGA019

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
SLGA019
Grand SeikoSLGA019
MSRP $11,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
SLGA01940mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
SLGA019120h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
SLGA019100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
SLGA019$11,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9RA2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
42h
120h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$11,000

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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 SLGA019

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGA019 for its stunning "Minamo" dial, inspired by Lake Suwa, with its intricate texture and finishing. The Evolution 9 case, constructed from lightweight Grade 5 titanium, is lauded for its refinement and comfortable wearability. The 9RA2 Spring Drive movement is noted for exceptional accuracy, with one owner documenting a loss of only 0.5 seconds in a week. However, some criticism is directed at the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment and its pin-and-collar system, and the movement's finishing is described as somewhat plain. The retail price is also flagged as high. Overall, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SLGA019 is a highly refined and accurate watch, with its dial and comfortable titanium case being the primary reasons for its strong reception.

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