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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsVenezianico Arsenale Avventurina

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Arsenale Avventurina
VenezianicoArsenale Avventurina
MSRP $885

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Arsenale Avventurina40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Arsenale Avventurina40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Arsenale Avventurina100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Arsenale Avventurina$885

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$885

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Venezianico Arsenale Avventurina

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Venezianico Arsenale for its exceptional finishing and wearability, with a thin case profile and comfortable strap options. The Côtes de Genève dial and overall luxury appearance are frequently highlighted as significant strengths, especially considering its value proposition. One owner noted slightly misaligned hour markers, while a reviewer found the strap-changing mechanism difficult and the watch lacking lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting -10/+30 seconds per day for the Miyota 9100 movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale highly for its impressive finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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