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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsWilliam Wood Fire Watch

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Fire Watch
William WoodFire Watch
MSRP $995

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Fire Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Fire Watch40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Fire Watch100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Fire Watch$995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
49mm
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
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$995

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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.

William Wood Fire Watch

William Wood Fire Watch owners praise its conversational value and attractive design, noting its fun graphics and comfortable straps. Reviewers highlight the unique British fire exit sign inspiration and playful details. However, the small day and date indicators are difficult to read, and one owner points out that the day wheel windows do not align to show seven days. The William Wood Fire Watch is priced at $1,903 USD and uses a Sellita SW220 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the William Wood Fire Watch highly for its unique design and conversational appeal at its price point.

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