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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSeiko Recraft Series

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Recraft Series
SeikoRecraft Series
MSRP $265
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.

Seiko Recraft Series

Owners widely praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and great legibility, with reviewers noting significant effort in the dial design and excellent build quality for the price. One owner specifically calls the SNKP27 the right size for a smaller wrist, comparable to other well-loved Seiko 5 models. However, one forum user felt the Recraft Series was a missed opportunity with woeful execution compared to prior Rally Reissues, while a reviewer mentioned hands that might appear a bit short and a wish for a sapphire crystal over mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its appealing design and value at the price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Recraft Series43.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Recraft Series40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Recraft Series50m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
43.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
7S26
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$265
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