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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsCWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$666

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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 SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch for its legible, uncluttered dial, excellent Super-LumiNova lume, and robust build quality, noting its comfortable 12mm thickness and durable PVD coating. The bezel action is described as having zero back play, and the fixed lugs are appreciated for easy strap changes. One owner reported the lume is readable throughout the night, while another flagged a faulty mechanism requiring replacement and poor retailer customer service. The £700 price is considered high by some compared to similar quartz divers, leading to questions about its value. Overall, owners rate the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch highly for its bombproof, toolish design and practical aesthetics.

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