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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsHorage Molokini

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Molokini
HorageMolokini
MSRP $7,270

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Molokini38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Molokini72h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Molokini200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Molokini$7,270

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
9.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
No
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Horage K2
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$7,270

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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.

Horage Molokini

The Horage Molokini is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a COSC-certified K2 micro-rotor movement with a 72-hour power reserve, true GMT complication, day/night indicator, and big date, all housed in a thin case under 10mm. Owners highlight the comfortable 904L steel bracelet with micro-adjust and a dial that "pops without being tacky." The watch offers 200m water resistance and printed Arabic numerals with Super-LumiNova. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Horage Molokini highly for its impressive feature set and value proposition in a compact 38mm package.

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