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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsBoldr Venture

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Venture
BoldrVenture
MSRP $339

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Venture38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Venture40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Venture200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black Dawn

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$339

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Boldr Venture

The Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

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