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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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