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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsEcho/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3H

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Averau Ceramic 3H
Echo/NeutraAverau Ceramic 3H
MSRP $1,180

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Averau Ceramic 3H42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Averau Ceramic 3H41h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Averau Ceramic 3H100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Averau Ceramic 3H$1,180

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.6mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Matte Black Ceramic + Grade 2 Titanium TiFrame

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1 elaboré
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,180

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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 Ceramic 3H

The Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3H is widely praised for its full lume dial and accessible ceramic and titanium construction. Owners appreciate the quality feel of the bracelet and the reliable Sellita SW200-1 movement, with one noting excellent underwater water resistance. Despite some owners finding the 51.5mm lug-to-lug measurement too large for smaller wrists, another found the 13mm thickness did not feel bulky. There is a split opinion on the double index at 12 o'clock, and one owner reports a loud rotor. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3H highly for its striking full lume dial and innovative material construction at its price point.

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