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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
4R39
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$595

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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 Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

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