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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsNorqain Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition
NorqainWild ONE Hero Limited Edition
MSRP $5,932

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition70h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition$5,932

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Thickness
12.6mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
49.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Manufacture Calibre NN20/1
Power Reserve
42h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$5,932

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition

The Norqain Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition is lauded for its innovative use of lightweight NORTEQ material, contributing to an 84-gram construction that reviewers found comfortable and versatile. Its 42x12.3mm case with a 49.4mm lug-to-lug dimension is noted for not wearing thick or large, and the watch offers excellent readability with white X1 Super-LumiNova on skeletonized hands and markers. The Kenissi NN20/1 chronometer movement provides reliable performance with a 70-hour power reserve and 200m water resistance. Some reviewers, however, point to the "lion fur" dial and strap pattern, along with excessive dial text, as elements that may narrow its appeal and detract from a more refined aesthetic. The price point of €4,890–€5,290 is also identified as a potential sticking point for some. Overall, reviewers praise the Norqain Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition for its lightweight, robust construction and comfortable wearability, despite some reservations about its dial design and price.

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