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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Pacific GMT

The Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design featuring beige lume and an orange GMT hand, with a 13mm thick case and 200m water resistance. It utilizes a Miyota Caliber 9075 movement regulated to -0/+10 seconds per day, and a steel bezel for true GMT functionality. Some owners report acceptable dial clouding at certain angles given the price, while one owner returned a G5 Pacific Polar due to a misaligned date, suggesting a potential quality control issue. The highly domed sapphire crystal can increase thickness to 15.6mm and contribute to reflections. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and vintage aesthetic at an affordable price point.

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