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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsZelos LT Carbon

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
LT Carbon40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
LT Carbon40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
LT Carbon50m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Forged Carbon
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9133
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$449

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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