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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsFortis Flieger F-39

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Flieger F-39
FortisFlieger F-39
MSRP $2,530

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Flieger F-3939mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Flieger F-3938h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Flieger F-39200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Flieger F-39$2,530

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
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
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$2,530

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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.

Fortis Flieger F-39

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fortis Flieger F-39 for its robust build quality, excellent finishing often compared favorably to more expensive watches, and legible utilitarian dial with distinctive color accents. The watch is noted for its precise bidirectional bezel action, excellent lume, and comfortable wearability, with one owner reporting accuracy of 1 second fast per day. Some reviewers flag the 39mm case as wearing large due to its lug-to-lug distance, and the 38-hour power reserve of the Sellita SW 200-1 based UW-30 movement is cited as a limitation, though newer versions feature a 70-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Flieger F-39 for its tool watch aesthetic and impressive machining and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 200m water resistance is a notable strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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