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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsZelos Skyraider 2

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399
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 Skyraider 2

The Zelos Skyraider 2 is praised for its value, particularly offering unique dial materials like meteorite at a fraction of luxury prices, and its bronze case is noted for a warm glow. Reviewers and owners highlight the Flieger-inspired design and the use of a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, with BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova lume. Some owners find the skeletonized variant ideal for style over everyday legibility, while others note the brand's past designs have sometimes been hard to read or bulky. The Zelos Skyraider 2 is available in various materials and dial options, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,399. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Skyraider 2 highly for its distinctive materials and design at a competitive price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Thickness
12.6mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Mokume
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$2,399
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