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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsHELM Vanuatu

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
50mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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