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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$218

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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 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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