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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsLorier Olympia SII

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Olympia SII
LorierOlympia SII
MSRP $999

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Olympia SII39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Olympia SII40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Olympia SII
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Olympia SII$999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$999

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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.

Lorier Olympia SII

Owners widely praise the Lorier Olympia SII for its excellent value and vintage aesthetic, highlighting the robust Seiko NE88 movement and crisp chronograph pushers. The 39mm case is noted for wearing well, with its layered design effectively managing the 13.8mm thickness. Some owners prefer the hesalite crystal for its aesthetic, while others would like a sapphire option. The bracelet is described as functional but can be a hair nipper. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Olympia SII highly for its execution of a vintage chronograph at an accessible price point.

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