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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsZelos Hammerhead 43 Field

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Hammerhead 43 Field
ZelosHammerhead 43 Field
MSRP $399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Hammerhead 43 Field43mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Hammerhead 43 Field40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Hammerhead 43 Field300m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Hammerhead 43 Field$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$399

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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 Hammerhead 43 Field

The Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field is praised for its unique bronze case patina potential, masculine angular design, and fantastic lume. Owners also highlight the lovely Mosaic Ember and purple agate dials. However, some owners feel the 43mm case wears large, suited for wrists 7.5 inches and up, and a reviewer notes its substantial 17mm thickness. The rubber strap is disliked for making the watch feel top-heavy, and the date window is considered tiny and hard to see. Some owners express disappointment with the NH movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field well for its distinctive design and dial appeal at its price point.

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