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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799
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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,799
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