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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsHamilton Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique
HamiltonKhaki Field Pioneer Automatique
MSRP $895

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique80h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique$895

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Thickness
12.6mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
H-10
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$895

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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 Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique

Owners widely report the bracelet quality is a notable drawback for the price, and some find the dial basic and lacking legibility due to the absence of AR coating. However, the Hamilton Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique is praised for its accurate movement featuring an 80-hour power reserve, and its lug-to-lug dimension is noted as near-perfect for smaller wrists. The inclusion of a 24-hour scale is appreciated. Overall, owners find the Hamilton Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique to be just okay for its asking price new, with the movement's performance being a key positive aspect.

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