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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsCWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$604

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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.

CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top for its excellent matte case finishing, precise seconds hand alignment, and dial reminiscent of vintage military watches. The Mk.2 upgrades, including a sapphire crystal, improved lume, and a precise 120-click bezel described as perfection with no play, are consistently highlighted as significant improvements over earlier versions. One owner noted the quartz movement gained 8 seconds over several months. Overall, owners rate the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top highly for its solid construction, military significance, and terrific value.

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