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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsMagrette Moana Pacific Professional Titanium

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Moana Pacific Professional Titanium
MagretteMoana Pacific Professional Titanium

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Moana Pacific Professional Titanium44mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Moana Pacific Professional Titanium38h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Moana Pacific Professional Titanium500m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Moana Pacific Professional Titanium

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.6mm
15.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
53mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790

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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.

Magrette Moana Pacific Professional Titanium

The Magrette Moana Pacific Professional Titanium is widely praised for its value and premium feel, offering a high-quality experience for its price point. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability, striking monochromatic design, and good dial legibility. The watch features a Swiss STP caliber STP1-11 automatic movement, 500m water resistance, a helium release valve, and strong C3 Super-LumiNova lume. One reviewer notes the curved sapphire crystal can cause glare without top-applied AR coating. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Magrette Moana Pacific Professional Titanium highly for its exceptional value and versatile tool watch aesthetic.

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