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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsPhoibos Storm Corsair

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Storm Corsair
PhoibosStorm Corsair
MSRP $480

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Storm Corsair40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Storm Corsair40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Storm Corsair200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Storm Corsair$480

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.5mm
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
Green

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$480

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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 Storm Corsair

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Storm Corsair for its quality and value, with many finding it superior to other brands in its price bracket and appreciating its excellent, bright lume. The watch features a thinner case and an updated movement, contributing to its strong value proposition, particularly with launch discounts. However, the bracelet is noted by some as feeling cheap, and one owner reported an internal bezel misalignment, suggesting a potential factory defect. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Storm Corsair highly for its impressive lume and overall quality at the price point.

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