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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsPhoibos Depth Hunter Dlc

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Depth Hunter Dlc
PhoibosDepth Hunter Dlc
MSRP $500

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Depth Hunter Dlc40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Depth Hunter Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Depth Hunter Dlc300m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Depth Hunter Dlc$500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$500

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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.

Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc for its surprisingly slim 300m diver profile and unique, summery aesthetic. Some owners note a mismatch between the case and dial, find the hands resemble popsicles, and consider the lume disappointing. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc highly for its slim case and fresh, summery design at the price.

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