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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
The Sandford
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
The Sandford
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,850
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