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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsCincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic
MSRP $895

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic65h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic$895

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down with Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
X1 C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-2
Power Reserve
42h
65h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$895

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic as a stunning and well-made watch for the money, highlighting its textured dial, applied gilt numerals, and handset. The 38mm size is considered a comfortable fit, even on larger wrists, and the micro-adjust bracelet is a notable feature. Owners also appreciate the satisfying winding action of the Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement and the alternating polishing and brushing on the bezel. Some owners, however, dislike the dial design or prefer a glossy black dial over the textured one, and one owner noted the watch comes on a NATO strap only. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic highly for its value, build quality, and appealing design details at its price point.

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