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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsWolbrook Outrider Professional

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Wolbrook Outrider Professional

Owners praise the Wolbrook Outrider Professional for its well-executed case finishing, user-friendly features like drilled lugs and a large crown, and a legible dial. The watch is noted for its shock-resistant Hexaplex case architecture and a Miyota 8315 movement offering a 60-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures range from -10 seconds/day to ±15 seconds/day, with some owners feeling the Miyota movement is a drawback at its price point. The watch features a Hesalite or sapphire crystal, 150m water resistance, and a Beads of Rice bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Wolbrook Outrider Professional to be a solid and dressable field watch with good value.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Outrider Professional39.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Outrider Professional
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Outrider Professional150m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Outrider Professional$510

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$510
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