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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsCincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
P-40 A-11 Pilot
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot
MSRP $695

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
P-40 A-11 Pilot65h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
P-40 A-11 Pilot100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
P-40 A-11 Pilot$695

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down with Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Brown
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-2 b
Power Reserve
42h
65h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$695

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

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