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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsOak & Oscar The Burnham

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Burnham

Oak & Oscar is praised for its distinct design language and consistent aesthetic, with owners appreciating the brand's Chicago roots and community. Reviewers highlight the detailed sandwich dials, shield-shaped lume pips, and the founder's passion for quality and transparency. Owners report impressive power reserves and accurate timekeeping, with tactile chronograph pushers noted as satisfying. The Oak & Oscar is also considered relatively slim on strap. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar highly for its unique design ethos and strong community engagement.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
The Burnham40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
The Burnham
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
The Burnham
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
The Burnham$1,650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,650
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