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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsVaer Calendar Field

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
12.6mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$189

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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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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