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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsFarer Lethbridge Gold

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Lethbridge Gold
FarerLethbridge Gold
MSRP $1,085

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Lethbridge Gold38.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Lethbridge Gold45h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Lethbridge Gold50m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Lethbridge Gold$1,085

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel with yellow gold PVD coating
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW216-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,085

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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.

Farer Lethbridge Gold

Owners widely praise the Farer Lethbridge Gold's attractive appearance and finishing, with one owner calling its PVD gold finish the best they've seen. The watch runs at +4 seconds per day. Some owners note the gold PVD coating can scratch easily and fades slightly on edges, and the original strap tarnished quickly, leading some to seek strap alternatives like blue or gray leather, or NATO/sailcloth. One owner mentions its manual-wind movement and that it is not real gold, which is acceptable given the price. Overall, owners rate the Farer Lethbridge Gold highly for its striking aesthetics and good value, despite minor concerns about the strap and PVD durability.

From video reviewers

The 24-time-zone display is a key strength. No consensus on weaknesses.

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