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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsJack Mason Pursuit Pro

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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.

Jack Mason Pursuit Pro

Owners widely praise the Jack Mason Pursuit Pro's build quality for its price point and its impressive Lumicast Super-LumiNova lume, which provides excellent nighttime legibility. Reviewers highlight its scratch-resistant case, grippy 120-click ceramic bezel, and the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement, regulated in-house to ±5 seconds per day. Some owners suggest other brands for perceived greater reliability, and one notes the lume is not as strong as a Seiko Turtle's. The Jack Mason Pursuit Pro is priced at $1,399. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Jack Mason Pursuit Pro highly for its robust tool watch design and excellent lume at the price.

From video reviewers

The La Joux-Perret G101 movement with a 68-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers were split on the lume performance, with some finding it exceptionally bright and others describing it as underwhelming.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Pursuit Pro40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Pursuit Pro68h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Pursuit Pro200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Pursuit Pro$1,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
42h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,399
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