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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsHamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Jazzmaster Slim Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Slim Auto
MSRP $825

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Jazzmaster Slim Auto40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Jazzmaster Slim Auto50h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Jazzmaster Slim Auto30m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Jazzmaster Slim Auto$825

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
8.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
No caliber
Power Reserve
42h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$825

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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto is praised for its elegance, light weight, and impressive leather strap, offering a classy yet engaging aesthetic. Its thin 8mm profile, achieved partly by omitting a seconds hand and utilizing the ETA 2892 movement, contributes to its wearability. However, one owner notes the 44mm case size as being very large, and another finds it less appealing than vintage Hamilton models, though the black dial version is considered better looking. Overall, owners appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto for its slim profile and elegant design.

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