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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsBremont Altitude 39 Date

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Altitude 39 Date
BremontAltitude 39 Date
MSRP $4,250

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Altitude 39 Date39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Altitude 39 Date40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Altitude 39 Date100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.19mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
BE-92AE
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$4,250

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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.

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

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