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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsDan Henry 1972

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
197241mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
197240h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
1972
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
1972$370

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
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
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$370

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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 1972

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1972 Maverick for its cool retro style, 12-hour chronograph, sapphire crystal, and comfortable 40mm-equivalent wearability. The distinct chrono pusher clicks and the unique ability to turn off the running seconds are also noted strengths. However, the lume is not bright or evenly applied, and the alarm feature is considered poorly executed, with a quiet, short-lived alarm and a difficult-to-use pusher. One owner reported a negative customer service experience involving a dead quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1972 highly for its retro styling and value despite noted shortcomings in its lume and alarm functionality.

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