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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsSugess MoonPhase Master S395

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
MoonPhase Master S395
SugessMoonPhase Master S395
MSRP $599

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
MoonPhase Master S39540mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
MoonPhase Master S39541h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
MoonPhase Master S3955m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
MoonPhase Master S395$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Water Resistance
100m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ST2108
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$599

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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.

Sugess MoonPhase Master S395

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master S395 for its deep blue dial, applied markers, and moonphase complication, with accuracy reported around -6 seconds per day. Some owners find the 41mm size a bit large for a dress watch, and the included straps are considered subpar, with rough movement finishing and unfinished lugs noted under magnification. On balance, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master S395 highly for its attractive dial and moonphase complication at the price.

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