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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsStudio Underd0g Goofy Panda (Gen3)

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Studio Underd0g Goofy Panda (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Goofy Panda (Gen3) for its fun, playful personality and attractive, well-executed textured degradé dial, finding it a cool and versatile watch for daily wear at a fair price point. The 38.5mm case size and sapphire crystal are noted as positives, with some finding it looks better in person than in photos. However, some owners consider the Studio Underd0g Goofy Panda (Gen3) overpriced for its Seagull ST-1901 movement, with a few expressing concerns about movement reliability, with one reporting their watch stopped after only a few hours. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Studio Underd0g Goofy Panda (Gen3) a joy to own due to its unique design and dial execution at its price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Goofy Panda (Gen3)38.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Goofy Panda (Gen3)
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Goofy Panda (Gen3)
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Goofy Panda (Gen3)$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$550
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