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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$485

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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.

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

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