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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsGlycine Combat Sub Vintage

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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.

Glycine Combat Sub Vintage

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage for its excellent proportions and slim profile. One owner notes the lume pip on the chapter ring is slightly off-color. The power reserve is reported as inconsistent. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage highly for its value and slim wearability.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Combat Sub Vintage42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Combat Sub Vintage38h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Combat Sub Vintage200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Combat Sub Vintage$1,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,750
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