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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsPinion Pure Bronze

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Pure Bronze38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Pure Bronze45h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Pure Bronze100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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