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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Field III GMT
Gruppo GammaField III GMT
MSRP $459

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Field III GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Field III GMT41h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Field III GMT200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Field III GMT$459

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$459

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT

Owners praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT for its look and value, with specific mentions of its sandwich dial and comfortable OEM straps. One owner notes incredible quality for the price across their Gruppo Gamma watches. The watch features a 40mm brushed stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and a Seiko NH34A movement with a 41-hour power reserve and stated accuracy of -20~+40 s/day. Some find the lack of a date window a drawback for a GMT, and question its differentiation from other NH34-powered watches. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT to be a good value with quality construction for its price point.

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