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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsRZE Fortitude GMT

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Fortitude GMT
RZEFortitude GMT
MSRP $719

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Fortitude GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Fortitude GMT40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Fortitude GMT200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Fortitude GMT$719

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$719

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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.

RZE Fortitude GMT

The RZE Fortitude GMT is widely praised for its lightweight titanium construction and durable UltraHex coating, offering exceptional value under $700. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability, with a bracelet featuring a quick-adjust clasp and multiple micro-adjustment positions. The Miyota 9075 flyer GMT movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner reporting -1 to +1 seconds per day, though another source states a range of -10/+30 seconds per day. The watch's design is appreciated for its soul and attention to detail, including a subtle red crown tube indicator and faceted lugs, and its Nimbus Grey dial features a coarse, sandpaper-like texture and fumé effect. A reviewer points out the rotor can be loud and a smaller screwdriver is needed for sizing, while an owner found the GMT hand lume confusing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Fortitude GMT highly for its comfortable titanium build, durable coating, and excellent value.

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