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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
35mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Ivory

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$795

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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