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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsFears Arnos (Blue)

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Arnos (Blue)40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Arnos (Blue)30m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Arnos (Blue)$4,604

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
30.8mm
Thickness
12.6mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW1000-1b
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$4,604

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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.

Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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