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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsFears Brunswick 40 (Black)

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
15m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$3,545

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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.

Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)

The Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) is praised for its shirt-cuff-sleek 11.06mm thin case and a bespoke five-link bracelet with a butterfly clasp, noted for its wrist-hugging comfort and muscular appearance on the cushion case. Its brushed finish effectively hides hairlines. The ETA 2824-2 automatic movement powers the watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) highly for its British, bespoke take on the classic sports watch design and comfortable wearability.

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