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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsVenezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Nereide GMT Grand Tour
VenezianicoNereide GMT Grand Tour
MSRP $1,150

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Nereide GMT Grand Tour39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Nereide GMT Grand Tour40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Nereide GMT Grand Tour100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Nereide GMT Grand Tour$1,150

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,150

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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.

Venezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour for its beautiful and colorful design, refined muted blue dial, and Italian-made 39mm case with sapphire crystal and AR coating. The bracelet is frequently noted as feeling great on the wrist, and one owner reports excellent accuracy at +-2 seconds per day. Some owners appreciate the dress-casual sport watch feel and the rose gold mirrored bezel portion, while others find the optical glass bezel preferable for reduced glare. However, some find the watch large, and one owner experienced the butterfly clasp opening while swimming. The price is considered steep by some for a Miyota GMT, though others feel it is justified by the improved case finishing and solid feel, especially compared to other movements. The unidirectional 120-click bezel is noted as essentially a diver bezel with a different insert.

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