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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsDryden Pathfinder

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Pathfinder41mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Pathfinder40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Pathfinder201m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Pathfinder$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
201m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$650

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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 Pathfinder

The Dryden Steel 12 Hour 41mm is widely praised for its excellent case finishing and comfortable wearability, with a sleek 11.75mm height. Owners note generous BGW9 lume and excellent end link fitment on the bracelet, though the crown is described as small and slippery, and the clasp disappointing. The dial's design is considered generic by some, and one owner desires a more unique aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Steel 12 Hour 41mm highly for its case finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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