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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsChristopher Ward C63 Valour

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
C63 Valour
Christopher WardC63 Valour
MSRP $1,105
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 C63 Valour

The Christopher Ward C63 Valour is praised for its beautiful, deep dial with 3D applied markers and indices, its great look, and its symmetry, with some calling it one of the best-looking and most affordable chronographs available. Reviewers note its Light-catcher case with flowing curves and contrasting brushed and polished finishes, and a matte black dial with applied numerals and sub-dials featuring differently colored hands. The watch is powered by a thermocompensated, chronometer-certified quartz movement, specifically the ETA G10.212 AD, which Christopher Ward claims offers accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year, though some users question this, citing ETA's stated accuracy of +/- 73 seconds per year. Owners are split on the use of a quartz movement in a watch at this price point, with some preferring mechanical movements, while others defend quartz for its reliability, thinner profile, accuracy, and lower service costs.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
C63 Valour40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
C63 Valour40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
C63 Valour150m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
C63 Valour$1,105

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
G10
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
768 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
4
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,105
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