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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsMarloe Watch Company GMT

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
GMT
Marloe Watch CompanyGMT
MSRP $761

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
GMT40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
GMT50m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
GMT$761

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Thickness
12.6mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Natulite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$761

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Marloe Watch Company GMT

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company GMT for its craftsmanship, dial details, and true GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its comfortable wearability, particularly on smaller wrists, and find its price point offers good value for the quality and aesthetics. Some owners desire more prominent lume indices and higher water resistance, while others note that alternative microbrands may offer standard features like stainless steel bracelets with on-the-fly micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company GMT highly for its traveler GMT function and overall build quality at the price.

From video reviewers

The Marloe Watch Company GMT has a strong point in its finishing, which is very impressive. A notable trade-off is the lack of lume brightness, which is a drawback for this watch. Reviewers disagree on the bezel action, with one reviewer finding it stiff and another not mentioning it.

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