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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsSpinnaker Dumas GMT

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Dumas GMT
SpinnakerDumas GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Dumas GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Dumas GMT40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Dumas GMT300m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Dumas GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$399

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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.

Spinnaker Dumas GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Dumas GMT's satisfying lume, including on the crown, and good finishing, with one owner finding it wears well on a 17cm wrist. The watch features a Seiko NH34A GMT movement and a blue gradient dial. Reviewers note its 44mm diameter and 209g weight on the bracelet make it unsuitable for smaller wrists.

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