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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsResco BlackFrog Patriot Gen1 (DLC, Quartz/Auto)

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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.

Resco BlackFrog Patriot Gen1 (DLC, Quartz/Auto)

Owners widely praise the Resco BlackFrog Patriot Gen1 (DLC, Quartz/Auto) for its comfortable destro crown, particularly during wear for exercise, and the attractive wear pattern that develops on the PVD case over time. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the domed sapphire crystal, the tight tolerances of the bezel, and the dual-color lume as standout features. Accuracy is reported to range from approximately +4/-4 seconds per day to losing 9 seconds over 7 days. One owner noted the around $2000 price tag without a bracelet as a deterrent. Overall, owners rate the Resco BlackFrog Patriot Gen1 (DLC, Quartz/Auto) highly for its comfortable, personalized wear and attractive aesthetic details.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
BlackFrog Patriot Gen1 (DLC, Quartz/Auto)42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
BlackFrog Patriot Gen1 (DLC, Quartz/Auto)40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
BlackFrog Patriot Gen1 (DLC, Quartz/Auto)200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
BlackFrog Patriot Gen1 (DLC, Quartz/Auto)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
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
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,905
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