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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsTraska Summiteer Charcoal

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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.

Traska Summiteer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Summiteer Charcoal for its comfortable 38.5mm size, short lugs, clean dial, and proud crystal, with some noting its excellent fit and finish and smooth winding action. Timekeeping averages +2 seconds per day, and the hardened steel treatment is a valued addition. Some owners find the dial plain and prefer textured alternatives, and one owner experienced dial alignment issues with a recent Traska release. The bracelet is criticized by some for being noisy, sagging, and having a clasp with rough edges, though others praise its on-the-fly micro-adjustment. On balance, owners rate the Traska Summiteer Charcoal highly for its overall package and value proposition at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Summiteer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Summiteer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Summiteer Charcoal100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Summiteer Charcoal$700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Burgundy

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$700
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