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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsFears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Date Boutique Edition (event)
FearsDate Boutique Edition (event)
MSRP $2,625

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Date Boutique Edition (event)40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Date Boutique Edition (event)15m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.95mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
15m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Date Boutique Edition (Event)
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$2,625

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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.

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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