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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsDan Henry 1939

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
193941mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
193940h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
1939
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
1939$290

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
49.2mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Standard
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$290

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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.

Dan Henry 1939

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1939 for its striking, art-like design, detailed multi-layered dial with glossy black background and gold raised markers, and the solid clicking feel of its chronograph buttons. The gorgeous domed crystal and smooth chrono sweep back are also noted positives, contributing to a feeling of sturdiness and exceptional value at $220. Some owners express disappointment it uses a quartz movement, and one owner found it surprisingly heavy. After two years of daily wear, the watch has sustained abuse with only minor bezel nicks and barely visible scratches on the glass, while its chronograph pushers retain an audible click. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1939 highly for its detailed design and exceptional value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and classic aesthetic are consistently praised. The lack of lume is a significant drawback for legibility in low light.

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