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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsOrient Diver Watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Diver Watch
OrientDiver Watch
MSRP $285
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Orient Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its value, with many considering it the best-looking dive watch under $300, especially noting striking dial colors like red and matte-black gilt. Reviewers highlight its solid build quality, comfortable bracelets, and applied indices with crisp lume. The in-house automatic movement with hacking and hand-winding is a consistent point of praise, offering a 40-hour power reserve. However, some reviewers note a noticeable amount of play in the bezel, a trait common to affordable Orient divers, and one owner found the transparent bezel scratches easily. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional dial finishing and lume at its price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$285
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