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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsHalios Universa II

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Universa II100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Gold
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$995

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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.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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