Which is cheaper, the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered or the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE?

At MSRP the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered is the cheaper of the two at $790, against $4,400 for the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE — a $3,610 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered or the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE?

The Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered or the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE?

The Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered is rated to 100m versus 30m for the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered or the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE?

The Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE.

What movement does the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered run compared to the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered uses the Miyota 9039 and the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE uses the L688.5.

Side by side

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsLongines LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

av-10

MSRP $790

Longines LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

L2.816.1.93.2

MSRP $4,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vanguard Weathered42mm

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE41mm

Power Reserve

Vanguard Weathered42h

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE40h

Water Resistance

Vanguard Weathered100m

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE30m

MSRP

Vanguard Weathered$790

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE$4,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Forged Carbon

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

L688.5

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$790

$4,400

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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 AVIGATION BIGEYE

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Avigation Bigeye for its unique, asymmetric dial, vintage military aesthetic, and cohesive design, with one reviewer noting its GPHG Best Revival prize win. The tactile chronograph pusher action and reliable L688.2 column wheel movement are highlighted, as is the watch's legibility and versatile strap-swapping potential due to its 20mm lug width. However, criticisms include the 30-minute sub-dial's three-minute hash marks, which some find compromise reading speed, and the lack of drilled lugs. The watch's thickness, around 14.45mm, is noted as typical for its movement, and some owners mention minor QC issues with chronograph hand alignment and a loud rotor. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Avigation Bigeye highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and solid chronograph performance at its price point.

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