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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsBoldr Odyssey Original

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Odyssey Original
BoldrOdyssey Original
MSRP $799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Odyssey Original45.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Odyssey Original42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Odyssey Original500m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Odyssey Original$799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
52mm
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Cali Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$799

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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.

Boldr Odyssey Original

Owners widely praise the Boldr Odyssey Original's value, with one noting the blue dial and bronze case develop an amazing patina and another highlighting the personalized purchase experience. The watch is available for $350 and comes in its original dive case. One owner observed that the 12 o'clock markers on a bronze variant were not straight. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Original highly for its developing patina and strong value proposition.

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