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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsMr Jones Watches Ricochet

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Ricochet
Mr Jones WatchesRicochet
MSRP $295

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Ricochet45mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Ricochet40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Ricochet
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Ricochet$295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Standard
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$295

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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.

Mr Jones Watches Ricochet

Mr Jones Watches Ricochet is celebrated for its unique art style and conversational appeal, featuring a gold-leaf foiling technique and a jumping hour display. Owners note that reading the time can be a petite experience due to the small display size and the 5-minute increment minute hand can be imprecise for exact time-telling. The TY2709 movement is not known for reliability, though the brand offers good warranty support. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate Mr Jones Watches Ricochet as a fun, visually compelling art piece with conversational appeal.

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