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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsMagrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
MagretteMoana Pacific Waterman GMT

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT500m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Thickness
12.6mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
50.7mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA Caliber 2893-2
Power Reserve
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT for its attractive, retro-inspired design and excellent value. The 42mm case size is noted as appealing for those who find larger watches uncomfortable. Some find the second hand style visually perplexing, and one owner dislikes the unidirectional bezel. Accuracy figures range from -5s/d. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

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