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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsOrient Bambino No Date

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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.

Orient Bambino No Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino No Date for its clean dial symmetry and good legibility, with some calling it a "priceless" entry-level dress watch. Criticism exists regarding the prominent "Water Resistant" text on the dial, which some find detracts from its aesthetic, and the strap quality. Some owners also feel the 30m water resistance is a drawback, and a few suggest the 38.4mm case is too large for a dress watch. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino No Date highly for its dial symmetry and value, despite some reservations about the dial text and water resistance.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Bambino No Date38.4mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Bambino No Date
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Bambino No Date30m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Bambino No Date$295

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Orient F6 Series
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$295
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