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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsPraesidus DD-45

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
DD-45100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
OG
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$299

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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.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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