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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsChristopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,095

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
C1 Jump Hour Mk V40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,095

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Noon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN C1 X1 BL

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$3,095

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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.

Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

The Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V is praised for its proprietary JJ01 jumping hour complication and multi-level dial design featuring a floating sapphire dial with a lumed jump hour aperture. Reviewers note the 39mm stainless steel case's mix of brushed and polished finishes, with a polished bezel and brushed midcase. The dial's radially grooved center and sapphire minute track with a lumed underside enhance legibility, and the Super-LumiNova execution is described as an eye-catcher. The watch is powered by the JJ01 module atop a Sellita SW200-1 movement, offering a 38-hour power reserve. Accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. Some owners express concerns about the watch's 14mm thickness. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the unique dial execution and complication at its price point.

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