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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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