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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsNodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Sector II Pilot - DLC
NodusSector II Pilot - DLC
MSRP $675

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Sector II Pilot - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Sector II Pilot - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Sector II Pilot - DLC100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Sector II Pilot - DLC$675

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI NH36 (day/date)
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$675

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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC for its beautiful, comfortable tool watch design, highlighting its thin 11.7mm case, box sapphire crystal, and DLC coating. Its textured dial center and satin sunburst perimeter are noted as complementary, with the neon green lume described as long-lasting. The build quality, weight, movement, and look are consistently commended, and the date display is considered appropriately sized. The bi-directional bezel action is described as perfectly balanced, and the bracelet with its proprietary quick adjust is a significant highlight. Accuracy is reported as great, and the watch is considered excellent value at $625. However, one owner expressed general dissatisfaction, and the red "SECTOR" text on the copper dial is noted to blur and lack contrast. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC highly for its exceptional build quality and value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and well-executed design elements.

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