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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Dollar Diver
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$425

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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.

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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