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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsCIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
EVEREST SUMMIT
CIGA DesignEVEREST SUMMIT
MSRP $2,699

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
EVEREST SUMMIT45mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
EVEREST SUMMIT120h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
EVEREST SUMMIT50m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
EVEREST SUMMIT$2,699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
CD-05
Power Reserve
42h
120h
Jewels
25
33

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$2,699

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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.

CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT

The CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT features a 45mm Grade-5 titanium case with alternating brushed and polished finishes and crisp bezel tolerances. Its dial is crafted from processed Everest bedrock, showcasing a raised relief filled with Super-LumiNova C1, complemented by ice-axe-shaped hands also treated with Super-LumiNova. The manual-winding central tourbillon movement provides a 120-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the unique Everest bedrock dial and ice-axe hands as distinctive design elements of the CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT.

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