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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsSugess MoonPhase Master SU2528

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
MoonPhase Master SU2528
SugessMoonPhase Master SU2528
MSRP $599
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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.

Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528 for its visually stunning and glittery aventurine dial, considered exceptional value for its price, with some noting smooth hand-winding and good case polishing. Accuracy varies, with reports ranging from +3 seconds per day to -6 seconds per day, and one owner experienced a stuttering movement in a previous unit. Some find the watch too thick for a dress watch, the rotor unusually loud, and the 21mm lug width unorthodox, while the moonphase complication's accuracy is questioned by one owner due to a potential dial cut flaw. Overall, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528 highly for its gorgeous aventurine dial and impressive complications at an accessible price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
MoonPhase Master SU252840mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
MoonPhase Master SU252848h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
MoonPhase Master SU25285m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
MoonPhase Master SU2528$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Moonphase
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
100m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
X1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ST2528
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
42h
48h
Complications
None
Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$599
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