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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Moonphase
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW288
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$949

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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 Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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