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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
SS - Frost
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$529

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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