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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsBaltic Prismic

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Prismic
BalticPrismic
MSRP $1,069

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Prismic36mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Prismic42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Prismic30m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Prismic$1,069

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

2 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,069

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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 Prismic

The Baltic Prismic is widely praised for its unique stone dials, slim 9.2mm case, and retro-chic design, with reviewers highlighting its impressive build quality and detailed finishing for the price. Owners appreciate the complex five-part case construction using steel and titanium, and the attractive dial textures. The hand-wound ETA Peseux 7001 movement is consistently mentioned, offering a 42-hour power reserve. However, some owners find the watch overpriced and the bracelet unappealing or flaring on smaller wrists, while the 30-meter water resistance is noted as delicate. The avant-garde dial design is also described as divisive by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Prismic highly for its distinctive stone dials and slim, vintage-inspired case at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic Prismic's unique natural stone dials, each using a slice of thousand-year-old stone, are a standout feature. A notable drawback is the price, with several reviewers mentioning it as a potential issue, particularly considering the finishing and uniqueness offered. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ruggedness, with some viewing it as a dress watch and others not mentioning this aspect.

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