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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsGrand Seiko SLGW007

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
SLGW00738.6mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
SLGW00780h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
SLGW00730m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
SLGW007$10,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.6mm
Thickness
12.6mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$10,000

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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 SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

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