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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsFarer THREE HAND SERIES III

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel

The Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel is praised for its aged steel case and cream sandwich dial. However, some owners dislike the distorted sapphire crystal and the absence of minute markers, with one noting difficulty in replacing the crystal due to hand fitment. The watch features a Miyota 9039 movement with a 42-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of -10 to +30 seconds per day, and is offered with two strap options. On balance, owners value the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel for its distinctive aged aesthetic and dial design, despite some reservations about the crystal.

From video reviewers

Movement accuracy is a notable strength, with one reviewer noting a -1.8 second per day deviation after initial testing. A weakness is the substantial price hike for the re-release model, which raises questions about whether the upgrades justify the cost. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one calling it "decidedly derivative" and the other not mentioning this aspect.

Farer THREE HAND SERIES III

Owners widely praise the Farer THREE HAND SERIES III for its attractive dial colors, particularly the salmon and red variants, and its well-proportioned 36mm case. The watch features a textured dial, screw-down crown, and 100m water resistance, powered by a La Joux-Perret G101 movement offering a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners find the designs generic compared to previous releases. Reviewers note the minute hashes can be difficult to read in certain lights, and the included strap is considered too thick and stiff. Overall, owners rate the Farer THREE HAND SERIES III highly for its vibrant dials and well-proportioned case.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
THREE HAND SERIES III39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
THREE HAND SERIES III68h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
THREE HAND SERIES III100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
THREE HAND SERIES III$1,095

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
42h
68h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,095
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