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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsLum-Tec Eclipse

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Eclipse
Lum-TecEclipse
MSRP $695

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Eclipse42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Eclipse40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Eclipse101m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Eclipse$695

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
101m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
E6
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$695

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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.

Lum-Tec Eclipse

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Eclipse for its comfortable, slim profile and thin wearability, with specific commendations for its beautiful dial, good readability, and bracelet design. The knurling on the crown is also noted as a positive feature. Some owners express concern over the 42mm case size and find the dial's font and indices unappealing, though others appreciate the deep-dish slant. One owner notes a slight gap where the lugs meet the bracelet. The Lum-Tec Eclipse e3 variant features a Miyota 9039 movement, a solid bracelet, a sunburst dial, and exceptionally bright lume. Overall, owners rate the Lum-Tec Eclipse highly for its slim design and attractive dial at its price point.

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