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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsTudor Monarch

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Monarch
TudorMonarch
MSRP $5,875

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Monarch39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Monarch65h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Monarch100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Monarch$5,875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Champagne
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
MT5662-2U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$5,875

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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.

Tudor Monarch

The Tudor Monarch is praised for its crisp case finishing, solid H-link bracelet with T-fit clasp, and a 39mm size that wears well, though its eclectic neoclassical dial design is noted. It features a METAS-certified Master Chronometer movement with a 65-hour power reserve, visible through a display case back. The watch has a vintage-inspired dial with a unique champagne color and California layout, though it lacks lume and its modern, angular 39mm case doesn't wear smaller than its dimensions suggest. Its 11.9mm thickness is noted as a bit disappointing, but faceted case sides and box sapphire crystals contribute to a slender wearing experience. On balance, reviewers praise the Tudor Monarch for its sharp case finishing and Master Chronometer movement at its price point.

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