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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35
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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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