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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsFortis Stratoliner S-41

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Stratoliner S-41
FortisStratoliner S-41
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Stratoliner S-4141mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Stratoliner S-4160h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Stratoliner S-41200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Stratoliner S-41$5,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
42h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$5,450

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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 Stratoliner S-41

Owners widely praise the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 for its purpose-built design and outstanding details, particularly its space blue lume and bright orange date on the dial. Reviewers note the WERK 17 movement offers a 60-hour power reserve. However, the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's 41mm case thickness and lug-to-lug distance lead some to perceive it as wearing large, and the dial's small text and flat design are flagged as potential drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's unique design and innovative movement as its primary strengths.

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