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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsRZE Resolute Type A

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Resolute Type A
RZEResolute Type A
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Resolute Type A39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Resolute Type A40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Resolute Type A200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Resolute Type A$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Indices
Applied
Arabic numerals
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$499

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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 Resolute Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good value.

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