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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsSpinnaker Hull Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Hull Chronograph
SpinnakerHull Chronograph
MSRP $149
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Hull Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph for its stunning textured dial and impressive value, with a meca-quartz movement offering quartz accuracy and mechanical chronograph function. The build quality, including a milled clasp, solid links, and sapphire crystal with AR coating, is noted as exceeding expectations for the price. One owner finds the 42mm case wearable due to short lugs, while another describes the dial as gorgeous and the watch as running perfectly. However, one owner reports a $198 repair quote for a cracked crystal, described as "fused to the case," though other forum members dispute this cost. The lume is considered mediocre, and the 24-hour subdial is seen by one owner as functionally futile. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph highly for its exceptional dial and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Burnt Maroon features a reliable and accurate Seiko VK73 movement. A suitable lug-to-lug fit makes it suitable for smaller wrists. The watch's 15mm thickness may be a drawback for some, particularly those with smaller wrists or those who prefer a more compact watch.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Hull Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Hull Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Hull Chronograph100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Hull Chronograph$149

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Thickness
12.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$149
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