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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsHorage Lensman 1

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Lensman 1
HorageLensman 1
MSRP $11,190

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Lensman 141mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Lensman 1120h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Lensman 1100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Lensman 1$11,190

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
No
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Horage K-TOU
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
120h
Complications
None
Tourbillon

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$11,190

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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.

Horage Lensman 1

The Horage Lensman 1 is praised for its in-house K-TOU tourbillon movement, grade 5 titanium case, and 100-meter water resistance. Reviewers highlight its value at CHF 8,890, featuring a blacked-out movement with silicon parts and chronometer-level accuracy of -4/+6 seconds per day. The 10.3mm thin titanium case, inspired by camera design, houses a black dial with applied indices and Super-LumiNova for legibility, and the movement offers a 120-hour power reserve. One reviewer noted the rhodium-plated hands disrupt the blackened aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Horage Lensman 1 highly for its in-house tourbillon movement and value proposition.

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