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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsBaltic MR Classic

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
MR Classic
BalticMR Classic
MSRP $589

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
MR Classic36mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
MR Classic42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
MR Classic30m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
MR Classic$589

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
12.6mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$589

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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.

Baltic MR Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic MR Classic's attractive dial with applied Breguet numerals and granular texture, noting it looks far more expensive than its price. Reviewers highlight the refined, dressy aesthetic and the visually appealing micro-rotor movement. Some owners report precise time-setting and a smooth winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing +1 second per day and another averaging +10 seconds per day. Concerns exist regarding the gold PVD finish's durability, with reports of wear from strap friction. The 36mm case is described as small, and some find the bezel chunky and the watch's overall height significant. The Chinese Hangzhou micro-rotor movement is noted as potentially noisy and difficult for local repair, though Baltic's customer service and warranty are praised. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic MR Classic highly for its dressy aesthetic and dial finishing at its price point.

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