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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsNorqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm
NorqainWild ONE Skeleton 42mm
MSRP $7,673

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm41h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm$7,673

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
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
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
NORQAIN NN08S
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Complications
None
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$7,673

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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 Skeleton 42mm

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm is praised for its bold design, lightweight feel, and comfortable wearability, featuring a legible skeletonized dial and a unique composite case construction. It is powered by a COSC-certified automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. On balance, reviewers highlight the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm as a handsome and shock-resistant statement watch, with its unique construction and bold aesthetic being key selling points.

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