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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9039
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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