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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.

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Power Reserve

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Power Reserve is noted for its 40mm sandblasted case, filling a size gap in the Khaki Field line. It features a new H-23 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve and a functional power reserve indicator at 9 o'clock. The case is 11.95mm thick, which is described as noticeably thicker than other Khaki Field models, and its proportions differ from classic manual-wind versions. The movement includes a slipping spring to resynchronize the power reserve indicator after shocks. Overall, reviewers appreciate the addition of the power reserve complication to the hand-wound model, though one reviewer noted a preference for a contrasting color on the indicator.

From video reviewers

The power reserve indicator at 9 o'clock is a functional addition to the classic design. The 40mm case size and 100m water resistance are noted strengths. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on weaknesses.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Khaki Field Mechanical Power Reserve40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Khaki Field Mechanical Power Reserve
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Khaki Field Mechanical Power Reserve100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Khaki Field Mechanical Power Reserve$1,025

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Hamilton H-23
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,025
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