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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsIslander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
IslanderIslander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
MSRP $329

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
12.6mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Weathered
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$329

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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.

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its exceptional value at $329, with many highlighting the striking pale blue dial and its suitability for semi-formal wear. Specific points of appreciation include the attractive case shape, the dial's texture, and the visibility of the blue hands. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.

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