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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsOrient Stretto Date

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Stretto Date
OrientStretto Date
MSRP $360
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Stretto Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Stretto Date for its sharp, clean, and beautiful appearance, with its thin and ergonomic design frequently highlighted as a key strength for comfortable everyday wear. It is considered a solid, versatile, and affordable option, with one owner specifically noting its simple, light, and inexpensive nature around $160. However, some community members find its design derivative and lacking uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date highly for its attractive aesthetics and comfortable, affordable wearability.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Stretto Date38.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Stretto Date40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Stretto Date50m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Stretto Date$360

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$360
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