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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsBaltic Hermétique Summer

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Hermétique Summer
BalticHermétique Summer
MSRP $594

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Hermétique Summer37mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Hermétique Summer42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Hermétique Summer150m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Hermétique Summer$594

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Orange
Lume
Super-LumiNova
BGW9

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$594

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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.

Baltic Hermétique Summer

Reviewers highlight the Baltic Hermétique Summer's compact 37mm brushed case with a polished bezel and 150 meters of water resistance. The watch features glossy dials in bright colors with raised BGW9 Super-LumiNova indices that emit a strong blue glow, and it comes with color-matched FKM rubber straps or Baltic bracelets. The Miyota 9039 movement supports hacking and hand-winding. However, the recessed crown can be difficult to manipulate if fingernails are not long enough, and the movement has a stated accuracy of -10/+30 seconds per day. Overall, reviewers praise the Baltic Hermétique Summer for its well-balanced, colorful dials and strong lume at an affordable price point.

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