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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsEone Relay Bradley

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Relay Bradley
EoneRelay Bradley
MSRP $100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Relay Bradley40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Relay Bradley40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Relay Bradley30m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Relay Bradley$100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$100

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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.

Eone Relay Bradley

The Eone Relay Bradley is widely praised for its unique, tactile time-telling design and lightweight titanium case. Owners and reviewers highlight its innovative magnetic ball bearing system as a conversation starter and a reliable way to tell time in the dark. However, some users report that the ball bearings can be dislodged or hang after a battery change, and opinions on its value at the $285 price point are mixed. One owner suggests avoiding full retail. More size and color options would be desirable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Eone Relay Bradley highly for its ingenious, accessible design and comfortable wearability.

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