Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsDuzu Watches DW-D3 'Antarctica'
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Measurements
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Vanguard Weathered
DW-D3 'Antarctica'
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
n/a
Thickness
12.6mm
lowest
13.3mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
$790
$549
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9039
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered's dial and bronze case finishing, with one owner finding the bronze surprisingly appealing. The automatic Miyota 9039 movement is noted for its exceptionally smooth winding action. Overall, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered highly for its appealing dial and case finishing.
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.
Owners widely praise the Duzu Watches DW-D3 'Antarctica' for its unique, non-derivative design, outstanding case machining, and impressive Superluminova BGW9 lume. The whale-jaw-shaped hands are noted for legibility, and the watch is considered an amazing value with its Miyota 9039 movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners suggest other brands may offer better craftsmanship at comparable prices, and one owner reported their watch arrived running at -10 seconds per day, requiring regulation, while also finding the stock sailcloth strap irritating. On balance, owners rate the Duzu Watches DW-D3 'Antarctica' highly for its unique design and value, despite minor strap and accuracy concerns.
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