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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsPraesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
PraesidusC-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
C-47 D-Day - Aluminum Patina
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$550

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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.

Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina

The Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina is praised for its 38mm diameter and its dial, crafted from actual C-47 airplane doors, offering a unique patina and historical context. Reviewers note its utilitarian, vintage military aesthetic, enhanced by a sandblasted stainless steel case and acrylic crystal. The watch is equipped with a Miyota 9039 movement, 100m water resistance, and Super-LumiNova for visibility. Accuracy is rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina's historical dial as its most compelling feature, transforming a potentially divisive material into a unique selling point.

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