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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsBoldr Globetrotter GMT

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Globetrotter GMT40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Globetrotter GMT200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Globetrotter GMT$469

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
GMT Banff

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH34 GMT
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$469

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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.

Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

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