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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsNodus Duality II - Night Shade LE

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Duality II - Night Shade LE
NodusDuality II - Night Shade LE
MSRP $925

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Duality II - Night Shade LE40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Duality II - Night Shade LE41h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Duality II - Night Shade LE300m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Duality II - Night Shade LE$925

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium X1 Grade

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota Cal.9015 Premium Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$925

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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 Duality II - Night Shade LE

Owners widely praise the Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LE's refined case proportions, with a thinner profile enhancing on-wrist comfort, and an elegant, legible dial. The bracelet and clasp package also receive positive mentions for their functionality and quick-release system. However, opinions on value are divided, with one owner finding it overpriced at $868 due to a loud rotor and perceived lower-budget movement, while others argue US assembly and the Miyota 9000 series movement justify the cost and that Nodus's finishing and design are superior. Some may miss the luminous crowns found on the original model. Overall, owners and reviewers generally rate the Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LE highly for its improved finishing and wearability.

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