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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.

Timefactors PRS-38

The Timefactors PRS is praised by owners for its 40mm case size, which fits smaller wrists well, and its value at $671 USD. One owner finds the cream dial with blued hands more visually interesting than the black dial. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors PRS highly for its wearability and value.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
PRS-3840mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
PRS-38
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
PRS-38100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
PRS-38$597

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA 2830
Power Reserve
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$597
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