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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSternglas Berlin Automatik

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Berlin Automatik
SternglasBerlin Automatik
MSRP $485

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Berlin Automatik38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Berlin Automatik42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Berlin Automatik50m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Berlin Automatik$485

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8215
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$485

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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.

Sternglas Berlin Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its handsome, clean dial and a 38mm size that fits smaller wrists well, making it a comfortable daily wearer. The case is described as solid and well-finished. However, the Miyota 8205 movement is noted as reliable but noticeably loud, and the exhibition caseback is unadorned. Some owners find the watch too simple and question the value, citing basic movement and strap choices for the price, with a few feeling the proportions and day/date complication are off. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its classic design and wearability, though some debate its value proposition.

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