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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsGlycine Combat 6 Vintage

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Combat 6 Vintage
GlycineCombat 6 Vintage
MSRP $1,350

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Combat 6 Vintage43mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Combat 6 Vintage38h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Combat 6 Vintage50m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Combat 6 Vintage$1,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,350

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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 6 Vintage

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat 6 Vintage for its legibility, simple design, and versatile dial. The case finishing is noted as a strong point, with a mix of matte and polished surfaces. It is considered a great value, with one owner reporting accuracy of +5 seconds per day. The watch is described as very wearable at 43mm due to its slim 10.7mm thickness and short lugs. Criticisms include average lume that fades quickly and a mediocre stock strap. Some owners desire a beefier case to better balance the dial. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat 6 Vintage highly for its excellent value and wearable dimensions.

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