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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsSternglas Naos Pro Automatik

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Naos Pro Automatik
SternglasNaos Pro Automatik
MSRP $755

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Naos Pro Automatik38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Naos Pro Automatik42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Naos Pro Automatik50m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Naos Pro Automatik$755

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
42.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$755

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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.

Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik

The Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik is praised for its slim 9mm case and Bauhaus dial design, featuring clear hour markers and a framed date window. Owners note the upgraded Miyota 9015 movement with a 4Hz beat rate. Accuracy is reported as -10/+30 seconds per day, which is not ideal for precision enthusiasts. The five-link bracelet's lack of fitted end-links and the optional bracelet's chunkiness are flagged as areas lacking refinement. Overall, reviewers highlight the Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik's improved wearability and premium feel at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Bauhaus design is a strength. The value proposition is a weakness.

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