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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$450

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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 Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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