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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsZelos Comet 39

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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