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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsHELM Khuraburi

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Khuraburi
HELMKhuraburi
MSRP $310

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Khuraburi42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Khuraburi40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Khuraburi300m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Khuraburi$310

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.6mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
49mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$310

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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.

HELM Khuraburi

Owners widely report the HELM Khuraburi is liked, with one owner noting it arrived in perfect condition. Some owners find the HELM Khuraburi to be on the large side. On balance, owners rate the HELM Khuraburi positively for its condition and general appeal, despite some finding it large.

From video reviewers

The HELM Khuraburi offers a rugged, solid build for its price point. Availability is a significant drawback, with the watch being difficult to acquire due to infrequent stock.

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