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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsChristopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher WardC65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
MSRP $1,615

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage43.7mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage38h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage150m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage$1,615

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.7mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,615

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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 C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage

Owners widely praise the buttery winding action of the Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage. Reviewers note its pilot watch aesthetics, including a 41mm case and double-digit minute markers, and the use of a chronometer-certified Sellita SW200 movement. One owner reported good timekeeping, with the case, bezel, and crystal remaining pristine despite significant bracelet wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage highly for its smooth winding action and robust case finishing.

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