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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsNodus Contrail GMT

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Contrail GMT42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Contrail GMT200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Contrail GMT$900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9075 GMT
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$900

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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.

Nodus Contrail GMT

The Nodus Contrail GMT is praised for its excellent case and bracelet quality, impressive finishing that suggests a much higher price point, and brilliant proportions, making it a well-executed flier-style GMT. Owners and reviewers highlight its slender 40.5mm case, comfortable flat-link bracelet, and 200 meters of water resistance. The Miyota Caliber 9075 movement is noted, with one source reporting accuracy regulated to +/-8 seconds per day. Some find the red Contrail name on the dial and red numerals on the roulette disc difficult to read, and the small crown and large guards may be tedious for some. One user questioned the bidirectional bezel's lack of a 60-minute index despite the existing 24-hour scale. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Contrail GMT highly for its value and build quality at its price point.

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