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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsBremont Altitude Chronograph

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Altitude Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Altitude Chronograph100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Thickness
12.6mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
14.7mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
BE-50AE
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$6,300

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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.

Bremont Altitude Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

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