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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsMr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Beam me up! mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesBeam me up! mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Beam me up! mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Beam me up! mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Beam me up! mechanical
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Beam me up! mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
40mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical for its fun, unique, and conversation-starting design, with many appreciating its art value and the handmade production. Some owners specifically enjoy the blue dial and brown strap combination. However, legibility can be an issue due to the unique dial layout, and some commenters dislike the case and lugs, with a few finding the lugs long. One owner notes that sun exposure may affect the accuracy of the plastic discs. Overall, owners rate the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical highly for its unique artistic design and conversation-starting appeal.

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