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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$3,520

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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