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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
51mm
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
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH35A
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 Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

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