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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsBoldr Odyssey Regatta

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Odyssey Regatta
BoldrOdyssey Regatta
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Odyssey Regatta45.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Odyssey Regatta40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Odyssey Regatta500m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Odyssey Regatta$1,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
52mm
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Regatta Admiral Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA Valjoux 7750
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,499

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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.

Boldr Odyssey Regatta

The Boldr Odyssey Regatta is noted for its robust functionality and utilitarian design, powered by a Valjoux 7750 Elaboré movement. It features a tachymeter bezel graduated in knots and offers 500m water resistance. While its 45.5mm diameter, 18.2mm thickness, and 245g weight make it a substantial timepiece, it wears better than its dimensions might suggest. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Boldr Odyssey Regatta's workhorse movement and functional tool-watch capabilities.

From video reviewers

500m water resistance is a consistently praised feature. The watch's significant weight and large case size were noted as drawbacks by multiple reviewers. Reviewers disagreed on whether the bezel's 15-minute markings were redundant given the regatta complication.

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