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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSpinnaker Hull

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159
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 Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Hull100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$159
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