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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsLum-Tec Solar Marine

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Solar Marine39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Solar Marine40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Solar Marine300m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Solar Marine$463

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
43.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$463

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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 Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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