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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.5mm
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
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$328

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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 Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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