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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsBoldr Venture Wayfarer

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

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

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Venture Wayfarer38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Venture Wayfarer40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Venture Wayfarer200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Venture Wayfarer$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
Un-Dark Lt Ed

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8217
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$339

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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.

Boldr Venture Wayfarer

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Wayfarer for its distinctive, angular titanium case, lightweight 38mm size, and comfortable wearability, especially on smaller wrists, with particular appreciation for its bright, long-lasting lume and legible dial featuring syringe hands and an orange second hand accent. Some owners note the finishing is only "ok," while others describe it as excellent, and accuracy figures range from acceptable to an average of +12 seconds per day. A few find the case design too utilitarian and the dial flat, with one owner mentioning less-than-smooth screw-down crown threads. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Wayfarer highly for its unique design and comfortable titanium build at the price.

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