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Vaer SwissvsGruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

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What people say

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Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Power Reserve
Swiss
Vanguard Weathered42h
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
Vanguard Weathered100m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
Vanguard Weathered$790

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9.4mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Swiss
Forged Carbon
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
0h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$790
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