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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsHorage Autark K2 Small Seconds

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Autark K2 Small Seconds
HorageAutark K2 Small Seconds
MSRP $5,590

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Autark K2 Small Seconds39.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Autark K2 Small Seconds72h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Autark K2 Small Seconds100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Autark K2 Small Seconds$5,590

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
8.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
No
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Horage K2
Power Reserve
42h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$5,590

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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.

Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds

Owners and reviewers widely praise Horage's technical capabilities and enthusiast-driven approach, with one owner highlighting the brand's craftsmanship, reliability, and value. The Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds features a Grade 5 titanium case and bracelet praised for being lightweight and comfortable for daily wear, offering 100 meters of water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve. Accuracy is rated within -4/+6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds highly for its technical innovation and value proposition.

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