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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue40.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue50m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue$4,970

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
7.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
49.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$4,970

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue for its slim profile, Bauhaus-inspired design, and the unique midnight blue dial with a playful fluorescent green date indicator. The watch is noted for its classy appearance at an affordable price point, with its retrograde date display considered the best in its price range by one owner. The in-house DUW 6101 movement features extensive Glashütte decoration, exceeding standards for its $4,100 price. One user found the varying width of letters in the logo to be bothersome, and the intuitiveness of the date display is questioned. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue highly for its creative design and excellent value.

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