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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsLongines LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION
LonginesLONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION
MSRP $5,650

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION43mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION$5,650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
51.4mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
L893.6
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$5,650

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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.

LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION

The Longines Pilot Majetek Pioneer Edition is widely praised for its grade 5 titanium construction, robust L893.6 automatic movement with 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification, and appealing vintage aesthetic with robust lume. Owners appreciate its unique, minimalistic, and timeless design, with some finding it more wearable than other large-format watches. The 43mm titanium case is noted for significantly reducing weight, though some reviewers and owners find the large, flat case overhangs smaller wrists or does not hug the wrist well, despite one reviewer finding it wears comfortably due to its cushion shape and flat caseback. The stiff fabric strap is criticized by some owners for giving the watch a "toy look" and requiring a break-in period. The price is considered steep by some, while others find it justified by the chronometer certification, build quality, and horological history.

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