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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsSternglas Hamburg Automatik

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Hamburg Automatik
SternglasHamburg Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Hamburg Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Hamburg Automatik42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Hamburg Automatik50m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Hamburg Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8215
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$463

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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.

Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik's handsome design and good build quality for the price. The watch features a gold PVD case and a matte blue dial with orange Super-LumiNova, and its 42mm diameter wears well due to a short lug-to-lug distance. The Miyota 8215 movement is accurate to -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik for its unique design and value.

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