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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Ti Damascus LE
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,999

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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 Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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