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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsDuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch

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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.

DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch

Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch for its comfortable 39mm wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options. The watch's lume is noted as surprisingly bright, and its suitability for water activities is confirmed. However, some owners find the bezel difficult to turn and question its functionality as a true dive watch bezel due to its thinness, while others are deterred by the brand name. On balance, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch38h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$899
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