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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsBaltic Heures du Monde - Worldtimer

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Heures du Monde - Worldtimer
BalticHeures du Monde - Worldtimer
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Heures du Monde - Worldtimer37mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Heures du Monde - Worldtimer42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Heures du Monde - Worldtimer100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Heures du Monde - Worldtimer$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
World Timer
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Worldtimer - Labradorite
Lume
Super-LumiNova
BGW9

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Soprod C125 GMT
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,300

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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.

Baltic Heures du Monde - Worldtimer

The Baltic Heures du Monde - Worldtimer is praised for its vintage-inspired design and stone dials, offering a worldtimer complication at an accessible price point. Owners note impressive legibility for a worldtimer, though some find the lack of a seconds hand and the hands themselves ill-suited to the watch's elegance. The use of a diver's bezel is also criticized as uninspired. The watch features a 37mm stainless steel case, a ceramic world time bezel, and is powered by a Soprod C125 GMT movement with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic Heures du Monde - Worldtimer's design and value, despite some reservations about specific design choices and its price point.

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