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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
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 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$888

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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 Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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