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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSinn U18

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
U18
SinnU18
MSRP $3,488
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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.

Sinn U18

The Sinn U18 is praised for its unique deep blue/green dial with three-dimensional oxygen bubbles that change with light, and its comfortable, easily adjustable bracelet. Owners find the watch stunning and a piece of history, appreciating the refined hands. The Sinn U18 features a 44mm, 15.5mm thick case made from German submarine steel, offering a 2000-meter dive specification and Sinn's Ar-Dehumidifying technology, powered by a Sellita SW300-1 movement. The case thickness is apparent, and the watch comes as a complete set with box and papers for $3,000-$3,680. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn U18 highly for its striking dial and robust build.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
U1844mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
U1842h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
U182,000m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
U18$3,488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.6mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
high-strength
Finish
Weathered
Water Resistance
100m
2000m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW300-1
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$3,488
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