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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsVenezianico Nereide Corallo

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Nereide Corallo
VenezianicoNereide Corallo
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Nereide Corallo42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Nereide Corallo40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Nereide Corallo200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Nereide Corallo$1,495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,495

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Corallo

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Timascus for its beautiful design, authentic material, and unique iridescent colors. One owner reports a bezel to indices alignment issue on the Aureo model. Some find the 1075€ price point for the limited edition Timascus too high, and wish for a 39mm option. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its striking aesthetic and material uniqueness, despite some price and sizing concerns.

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