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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsNorqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
NorqainIndependence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
MSRP $5,639

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold41h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold$5,639

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Skeleton
Thickness
12.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48.75mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Skeleton

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
NORQAIN NN08S
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Complications
None
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$5,639

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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.

Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

The Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold is praised for its unique, mountain-inspired skeletonized dial design, though its asymmetry may not be universally appealing. It features a COSC-certified automatic movement with a 62-hour power reserve. One review notes a 42mm black DLC case with mixed finishing, while another mentions a titanium case and rubber strap contributing to comfortable wear. The price is listed at $7,490 for a jade green DLC titanium version. Overall, reviewers highlight the distinctive dial and comfortable wearability as key strengths of the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold.

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