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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.8mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$375

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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.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

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