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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsDryden Heartlander Automatic

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Heartlander Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Heartlander Automatic101m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Heartlander Automatic$600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
101m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Goldfinch
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$600

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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.

Dryden Heartlander Automatic

The Dryden Heartlander Automatic is widely praised for its versatility, comfortable 38mm case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and excellent dial variety. Reviewers highlight its value at $500, noting good finishing, a domed sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The tapering bracelet with solid links is also considered comfortable. One owner notes the crown may protrude slightly and irritate some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Heartlander Automatic highly for its combination of wearability, features, and value.

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