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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsChristopher Ward The Twelve

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
The Twelve40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
The Twelve38h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
The Twelve100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
The Twelve$1,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
25mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW200
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,495

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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 The Twelve

Christopher Ward The Twelve is widely praised for its excellent value, comfortable and thin titanium case, and COSC-certified movements. Owners and reviewers highlight the lightweight feel and attractive finishing. However, some find the dial design lacks originality, and one owner noted sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished clasp interiors, leading to a return. The skeletonized dial on The Twelve X, while a selling point, can impact legibility, and the case chamfers may be prone to dings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve highly for its comfortable titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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