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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.6mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$520

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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 Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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