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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsBremont Broadsword

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Broadsword40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Broadsword40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Broadsword100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Broadsword$3,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
BE-95-2AV
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$3,850

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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 Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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