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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsTraska Freediver Arctic

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Freediver Arctic40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Freediver Arctic42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Freediver Arctic200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Freediver Arctic$735

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9039
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$735

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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.

Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its pleasing design and excellent value, with particular commendation for its bracelet featuring hardening and micro-adjustments, which some find superior to those on higher-priced watches. The 48mm lug-to-lug dimension is considered wearable, even on smaller wrists, due to the bracelet's female endlinks and the newer generation's taper. Owners are split on the bracelet's comfort, with some finding it sharp and preferring alternative straps, while others find it comfortable. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its aesthetic appeal and feature set at its price point.

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