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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSpinnaker Popeye

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Popeye43mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Popeye40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Popeye150m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Popeye$395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$395

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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.

Spinnaker Popeye

The Spinnaker Popeye is a fun, playful dive watch with extensive lume and a dramatic, ultra-domed sapphire crystal. Owners are drawn to the nostalgia and playful styling, though some find the cartoon theme cheapens the look and the 42mm case too thick. The rubber strap can be stiff, and some owners report poor customer service. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Spinnaker Popeye for its unique, nostalgic design and extensive lume.

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