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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsGeckota Airstream Frontier

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Airstream Frontier
GeckotaAirstream Frontier
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Airstream Frontier36mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Airstream Frontier40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Airstream Frontier100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Airstream Frontier$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$299

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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.

Geckota Airstream Frontier

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