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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsDan Henry 1962

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
1962
Dan Henry1962
MSRP $280
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.

Dan Henry 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility and attractive panda dial, noting its value under $300. However, some find its quartz chronograph functionality limited. One owner reports strap fitting difficulties due to tight tolerances and poor lume that fades quickly, with glowing sub-dial hands hindering legibility. Another owner describes black hands on black sub-dials as an issue for visibility. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 highly for its attractive panda dial and value, despite some concerns about its quartz chronograph functionality and legibility.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
196239mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
196240h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
1962
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
1962$280

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$280
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