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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsOrient Bambino Version 1

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Bambino Version 1
OrientBambino Version 1
MSRP $255
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.

Orient Bambino Version 1

The Orient Bambino Version 1 is widely praised as an exceptional value dress watch with a timeless aesthetic, appreciated for its automatic movement and quality under $150. Owners consistently highlight its smart, quintessential dress watch look, with Roman numeral and index markers being a particular point of admiration. Some reviewers note the dial has a greenish/blueish tint rather than pure white, and the winding motion is described as a little rough. Accuracy is reported as very good, with one owner seeing +1 second per day. While the design is praised, some find its size slightly large for a dress watch, and one owner found rotor noise and size bothersome. Stock straps are frequently mentioned as a drawback, described as plasticky, non-tapering, or not to taste. Some owners suggest better value can be found elsewhere, citing mineral crystal and non-hacking, non-handwinding movement as drawbacks.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Bambino Version 140mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Bambino Version 140h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Bambino Version 130m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Bambino Version 1$255

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6724
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$255
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