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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsSternglas Kanton

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10mm
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
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$971

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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 Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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