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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
50mm
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
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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