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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsEcho/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Averau 39 Moon Phase
Echo/NeutraAverau 39 Moon Phase
MSRP $1,085

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Averau 39 Moon Phase39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Averau 39 Moon Phase38h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Averau 39 Moon Phase100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Averau 39 Moon Phase$1,085

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Superluminova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW280-1 elaboré
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Complications
None
Moon Phase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,085

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What people say

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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.

Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase

Owners widely praise the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase for its clear dial, excellent lume, and the unique, readable moon phase complication, with many finding the 39mm size perfect for a field watch and appreciating the overall finishing and bracelet quality. Some owners find setting the moon phase requires frequent adjustment and can be difficult to set accurately, while one owner noted the moon phase model is thicker than anticipated but still wears well. On balance, owners rate the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase highly for its distinctive design and strong value.

From video reviewers

The moon phase complication is a notable strength, integrating a high-end feature into a field watch design. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any specific weaknesses.

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