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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsLum-Tec Combat Field

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Combat Field
Lum-TecCombat Field
MSRP $695

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Combat Field44mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Combat Field40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Combat Field200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Combat Field$695

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
X6 Titanium GMT
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$695

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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.

Lum-Tec Combat Field

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Combat Field for its rugged build and excellent lume, with one owner highlighting the bronze case and California dial as special features. The DLC coating is considered durable, and the PVD finish offers a "pure sport" blacked-out aesthetic. Some owners appreciate the modern look and design elements like skeleton hands and a 9 o'clock crown, noting that the 43mm case wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. One owner experienced an issue with a chronograph second hand not aligning correctly, a common quartz chronograph problem. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Combat Field highly for its robust construction and distinctive design elements.

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