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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsIslander Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
IslanderIslander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
MSRP $599

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-23440mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seagull ST1901
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$599

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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.

Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234

The Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234 is widely praised for its exceptional value, with owners and reviewers highlighting its build quality, case, bracelet, dial, and lume, likening it to higher-end brands. It features a reliable Seagull ST1901 manual-wind chronograph movement and a 40mm case, coming with both a bracelet and a leather racing strap. One owner notes that the watch's timekeeping accuracy is a point of concern due to the lack of a hacking function. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234 highly for its impressive build quality and comprehensive package at its sub-$500 price point.

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