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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsBoldr BOLDR Venture (Legacy)

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)
BoldrBOLDR Venture (Legacy)
MSRP $149

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)$149

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Jungle Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA 802
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$149

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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.

BOLDR Venture (Legacy)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the BOLDR Venture (Legacy) for its excellent value proposition, particularly its titanium 38mm case and sapphire crystal. The watch is frequently recommended as a top choice in its price segment, with its modern design and AR-coated crystal being highlighted. Some owners note that the titanium case, while lightweight, scratches more readily than steel, and the lume is considered merely adequate. Overall, the consensus is that the BOLDR Venture (Legacy) is highly regarded for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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