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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsRedux Zero-Hour

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Zero-Hour
ReduxZero-Hour

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Zero-Hour39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Zero-Hour41h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Zero-Hour200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Zero-Hour

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790

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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.

Redux Zero-Hour

Owners widely praise the Redux Courg Zero Hour 39MM for its robust, utilitarian design inspired by pilot and dive tools, its lightweight Grade 5 titanium construction, and its comfortable wearability. The proprietary RDXB1 lume is noted for its bright initial glow, though it fades quickly. The Seiko NH53A or NH35 movement is generally considered reliable. However, multiple owners report a flimsy or fragile crown stem, and some describe the unidirectional bezel as having play or being able to rotate clockwise by one minute, though one owner reported a tight bezel with no play. The 39mm case size is considered good by some, while others find it small for larger wrists or note it looks large, with some desiring a 42mm option. One owner found the titanium finish looked slightly cheap and wished for a bezel insert. The dial is described by one owner as too busy for easy reading without glasses. The Redux Courg Zero Hour 39MM is available for $300, down from an original price of $507.

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