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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9039
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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