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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsBremont MBII

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
MBII43mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
MBII40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
MBII100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
MBII$5,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
BE-36AE
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$5,400

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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 MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

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