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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsHorage Omnium K2

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Omnium K2
HorageOmnium K2
MSRP $5,140

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Omnium K237.3mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Omnium K272h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Omnium K2100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Omnium K2$5,140

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37.3mm
Thickness
12.6mm
7.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
43.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
No
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Horage K2
Power Reserve
42h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$5,140

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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.

Horage Omnium K2

The Horage Omnium K2 is lauded for its slim 7.95mm profile and chronometer-certified K2 micro-rotor movement with a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its technical innovation, including a proprietary silicon escapement and modular K1 movement, and praise its value. However, some find the molded, luminous hour numerals too whimsical, and the explicit mention of "silicon escapement" on the dial is considered unnecessary. On balance, reviewers rate the Horage Omnium K2 highly for its technical innovation and slim profile at its price point.

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