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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsMarathon Jeep Rubicon GSAR

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Jeep Rubicon GSAR
MarathonJeep Rubicon GSAR
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Jeep Rubicon GSAR41mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Jeep Rubicon GSAR40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Jeep Rubicon GSAR300m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Jeep Rubicon GSAR$2,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$2,100

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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.

Marathon Jeep Rubicon GSAR

The Marathon Jeep Rubicon GSAR is widely praised as a rugged, high-quality tool watch that successfully blends Jeep branding with Marathon's functional heritage, featuring a unique dial with tritium illumination and an automatic Sellita SW200-1 movement. Owners appreciate its satisfying bezel action and durable build, making it a reliable daily wear that pairs well with Jeep's rugged image. However, some find the Jeep logo to be corporate and out of place with Marathon's austere design ethos, while one owner notes that second-hand examples can show wear on the bezel. The watch is priced at $1,500 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Jeep Rubicon GSAR highly for its robust construction and distinctive tritium lume, which are considered its strongest assets.

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