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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsBravur Watches BW003

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
BW003
Bravur WatchesBW003
MSRP $1,350
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.

Bravur Watches BW003

The Bravur Watches BW003 is praised for its well-made 39mm stainless steel case, slim profile, and impressive finishing for its price point. Reviewers note the decorated Sellita SW300-1 movement and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the included straps. The "Swedish Soul / Swiss Heart" text on the dial is considered a minor aesthetic flaw by one reviewer, who also flags that the lume is not particularly strong and the overall price becomes quite high with added options and taxes. On balance, reviewers find the Bravur BW003 to be a striking first mechanical watch with elegant dial design and excellent finishing for its price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
BW00339mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
BW00342h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
BW00350m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
BW003$1,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
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

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW300-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,350
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