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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $625

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48.7mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
4R35
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$625

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive, jewel-toned teal or emerald green dials with wave patterns and vibrant PADI color schemes. Owners and reviewers note its solid build quality, refined case, and good value, with some highlighting the laser-engraved bezel numerals and LumiBrite for legibility. The 6R55 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve, while the 6R15 provides 50 hours. Accuracy figures vary, with the 6R55 rated +25/-15 seconds per day and the 6R15 around +/- 15-25 seconds per day. Some find the lug-to-lug measurement, around 49.5mm, potentially long for smaller wrists, and one owner noted a unique case design made the watch wear top-heavy. Another owner found the finishing and bracelet design basic. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its striking dial aesthetics and solid dive watch construction at its price point.

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