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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsHELM Vanuatu Titanium

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Vanuatu Titanium
HELMVanuatu Titanium
MSRP $350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Vanuatu Titanium42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Vanuatu Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Vanuatu Titanium300m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Vanuatu Titanium$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
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
$350

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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 Titanium

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium is widely praised by owners for its lightweight titanium construction, brushed gunmetal finish, simple design, legible hands and markers, and excellent lume, offering significant value at $300. Owners note the watch looks good in person and express enthusiasm for their existing Vanuatu Ti models. Some owners wish for Miyota 9x movements in place of the NH series. The unhardened titanium scratches easily, and the 42mm case may be too large for smaller wrists. A significant drawback is the long waiting list. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu Titanium highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent lume at the price point.

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