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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsBoldr Safari

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Safari200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Silver Fox

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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