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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsBremont Boeing Model

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Boeing Model
BremontBoeing Model
MSRP $5,595

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Boeing Model43mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Boeing Model40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Boeing Model100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Boeing Model$5,595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$5,595

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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.

Bremont Boeing Model

The Bremont Boeing Model 247 is praised for its excellent legibility and tactile pushers, with its robust Custom 465 stainless steel case noted as a tool-watch design choice. Owners highlight the lightweight feel of the titanium variant and its understated, detailed dial design. Some find the 43mm size and weight substantial, while others consider the 4:30 date window and rotating bezel unnecessary. One owner reported a missing 12 o'clock index triangle, and luminosity is criticized as poor. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Bremont Boeing Model 247 a well-built watch, with its lightweight titanium case and legible dial being key strengths.

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