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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsVenezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Nereide Avventurina Nera
VenezianicoNereide Avventurina Nera
MSRP $1,650

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Nereide Avventurina Nera39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Nereide Avventurina Nera40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Nereide Avventurina Nera200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Nereide Avventurina Nera$1,650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Soprod M100
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,650

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Venezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera

Venezianico Nereide is widely praised for its attractive dials, with reviewers highlighting the sparkling aventurine and owners noting the sunburst blue. The watch is considered good value, featuring a sapphire crystal and quality bracelet, with reviewers specifically mentioning good case finishing for the price. Owners of the 39mm model report the NH35A movement, while the Avventurina variant uses a Sellita SW200-1. Some owners find the stock rubber strap stiff, and one forum discussion flagged concerns about the brand's customer service. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its attractive design and build quality at its price point.

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