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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsLongines HYDROCONQUEST

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
HYDROCONQUEST
LonginesHYDROCONQUEST
MSRP $2,000

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
HYDROCONQUEST41mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
HYDROCONQUEST72h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
HYDROCONQUEST300m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
HYDROCONQUEST$2,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
53.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Weathered
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$2,000

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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.

Longines HYDROCONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines Hydroconquest for its attractive sunburst blue dial and accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting a loss of only 2 seconds per day. However, the bracelet is frequently criticized for lacking micro-adjustments and having pinch-prone links, and the screw-down crown is noted as inconvenient and difficult to operate by multiple owners. Some owners also flag the bezel action as ratchety with back play, and one owner found the lugs sharp and the overall design uncomfortable, leading them to sell the watch. On balance, owners appreciate the Longines Hydroconquest's aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant reservations about its bracelet and crown usability.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is praised for its smooth and precise rotation. Lume brightness is a shared weakness, found to be somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's value proposition compared to alternatives.

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