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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsMagrette Regattare Tiki

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Regattare Tiki
MagretteRegattare Tiki

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Regattare Tiki44mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Regattare Tiki42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Regattare Tiki500m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Regattare Tiki

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota Cal. 9015
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790

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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.

Magrette Regattare Tiki

The Magrette Regattare Tiki is praised for its solid styling and excellent condition, with one owner noting a spotless bezel and crystal. It features 500m water resistance and is powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. The price is listed between $390 and $495. A reviewer points out that its lack of a countdown bezel limits professional dive timing. Overall, owners and reviewers view the Magrette Regattare Tiki positively for its styling and value proposition at its price point.

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