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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsDryden Chrono Diver Hometown

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Chrono Diver Hometown
DrydenChrono Diver Hometown
MSRP $349

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Chrono Diver Hometown42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Chrono Diver Hometown40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Chrono Diver Hometown100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Chrono Diver Hometown$349

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Thickness
12.6mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
49mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$349

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Hometown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver for its fit, feel, and finishing, with many appreciating its vintage-inspired design and the value it offers at its price point. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement is frequently cited as a reliable and cost-effective choice. Some owners note that the chronograph pushers lack the tactile click of mechanical chronographs, and the 42mm case with a 49mm lug-to-lug may wear large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver highly for its attractive design and excellent finishing at the price.

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