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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, thin profile, and solid build quality, often noting its finishing and wearability as superior for its price point. Reviewers consistently flag its slim case, with measurements around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, and appreciate its non-homage design and comfortable lug curvature. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds per day loss, while another notes their Sellita SW200 movement runs at +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners report inconsistent power reserve not reaching the advertised 42 hours and find the lume sub-par for nighttime legibility. A few also mention sharp bracelet edges and a potentially short bracelet for larger wrists, and one owner dislikes the "COMBAT" text on the dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its impressive thinness and value as a Swiss automatic diver.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Combat Sub Sport42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Combat Sub Sport38h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Combat Sub Sport200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Combat Sub Sport$1,650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.6mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
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
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,650
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