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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.6mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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