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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsPinion Pure Steel

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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