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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsAudaz Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050
AudazAudaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050
MSRP $375
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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.

Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050

Owners praise the Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050 for its value and Submariner-like aesthetic at a lower price point. One owner finds the 42mm 316L stainless steel case a bit large for smaller wrists. The Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050 features a sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, blue Swiss Super Luminova, 200m water resistance, and the NH35A automatic movement. Overall, owners rate the Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050 highly for its impressive aesthetic and build quality relative to its price.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-205042mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050$375

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.6mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
50mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$375
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