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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Oro
Indices
Applied
Roman numerals
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
38h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$5,340

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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 Bel Canto Classic

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic features a 41mm titanium case with a glassbox sapphire crystal and a laser-etched guilloché dial with Roman numerals. It utilizes a modified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a chiming module, and its chiming mechanism showcases meticulous hand-finishing. One reviewer found the Oyster-style bracelet a stylistic mismatch for the watch's classical dial design. On balance, reviewers highlight the C1 Bel Canto Classic's refined dial and hand-finished chiming mechanism.

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