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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsChristopher Ward C1 Moonglow

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
C1 Moonglow38h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
C1 Moonglow30m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
C1 Moonglow$2,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
47.9mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 WL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW220
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Moonphase, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$2,850

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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.

Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow for its gorgeous, avant-garde moonphase display and impressive lume, with many finding it comfortable and well-wearing. The constantly rotating moon phase complication is a highlight, and its accuracy is noted as exceptional. However, some find the lume on the date ring disappointing, fading quickly, and one owner finds the second, less visible moon distracting. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow highly for its visually engaging moonphase and value at the price point.

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