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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Yellow
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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