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Vaer 40mm AutomaticvsGruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

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What people say

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Vaer 40mm Automatic

The watch features impressive luminescence and a high-beat Miyota 9015 movement. Reviewers questioned the value at the $659 price point.

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
40mm Automatic36mm
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Power Reserve
40mm Automatic
Vanguard Weathered42h
Water Resistance
40mm Automatic100m
Vanguard Weathered100m
MSRP
40mm Automatic$659
Vanguard Weathered$790

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
40mm Automatic
Forged Carbon
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$659
$790
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