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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSpinnaker Hull Riviera

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Hull Riviera
SpinnakerHull Riviera
MSRP $169

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Hull Riviera42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Hull Riviera40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Hull Riviera100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Hull Riviera$169

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
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
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$169

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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 Riviera

Owners praise the Spinnaker Hull Riviera's build quality, highlighting its milled clasp, solid links, and effective anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. The watch features a sandwich dial with Superluminova, measures 42mm in diameter, 12mm thick with a 48mm lug-to-lug span, and uses a Seiko NH35 movement. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner noting a gain of only +2 seconds over seven days. The crystal is noted as being fused to the case, leading to a repair quote of $198 for a cracked crystal, a cost considered excessive by some owners relative to the watch's price. Lume is considered mediocre, and some would have preferred a 4Hz movement. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Riviera highly for its robust build and impressive accuracy at its price point.

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