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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsAVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition
AVI-8Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition
MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition50m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
12.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$450

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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.

AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition

The AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition is praised for its comfortable 39mm proportions and the warm, evolving character of its bronze case, with some noting the potential for undesirable bronze patina. One owner highlights the legible dial and inner GMT complication, considering the 41mm case, 48.5mm lug-to-lug, and 13mm thickness to be great dimensions, though the stock leather strap and lug hole placement are flagged as limitations. Another owner points out that the lume looks great after a charge. On balance, owners appreciate the AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition for its distinctive bronze case and wearable dimensions at its price point.

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