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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsHELM Khuraburi Titanium

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Khuraburi Titanium
HELMKhuraburi Titanium
MSRP $375

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Khuraburi Titanium42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Khuraburi Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Khuraburi Titanium300m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Khuraburi Titanium$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.6mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$375

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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.

HELM Khuraburi Titanium

Owners widely praise the HELM Khuraburi Titanium for its exceptional lume, robust build, and great value, with many noting its lightweight titanium construction and comfortable wearability. The 4 o'clock crown and superb crown action are frequently highlighted as positive attributes. Some owners find the watch's thickness, around 16mm, to be substantial, and one reported the Seiko NH38 movement ran over 40 seconds fast per day, while another criticized the NH35 movement's 40-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the HELM Khuraburi Titanium highly for its outstanding lume and impressive build quality at its price point.

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