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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsBremont Terra Nova 38

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Terra Nova 38
BremontTerra Nova 38
MSRP $3,050

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Terra Nova 3838mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Terra Nova 3840h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Terra Nova 38100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Terra Nova 38$3,050

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ENG300
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$3,050

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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.

Bremont Terra Nova 38

The Bremont Terra Nova 38 is widely praised for its unique geometric cushion case, featuring a combination of finishes, and its crisp, legible dial with luminous numerals and a gold seconds hand. Owners appreciate the quick-release bracelet. However, the movement's 38-hour power reserve and plain caseback engraving are considered uninspired for the price by some. One reviewer would have preferred a screw-down crown and caseback for a rugged field watch, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustment. The Turquoise Limited Edition variant was criticized for its $3,450 price and legibility issues with white numerals on the turquoise dial, though the dial and lume were appreciated by some. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Bremont Terra Nova 38 for its distinctive case design and dial legibility, despite some reservations about the movement finishing and bracelet adjustability.

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