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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsVenezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Nereide Tungsteno 39
VenezianicoNereide Tungsteno 39
MSRP $895

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Nereide Tungsteno 3939mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Nereide Tungsteno 3940h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Nereide Tungsteno 39200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Nereide Tungsteno 39$895

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

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$895

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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 Tungsteno 39

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39 for its attractive aesthetics, particularly the iridescent tungsten bezel and mother-of-pearl dial, and its thin profile. The Miyota 9039 movement is noted for keeping good time and contributing to the watch's slimness. Some owners report a stiff bezel that loosens with wear and desire brighter lume. Criticisms consistently focus on the bracelet, citing split pins, a lack of micro-adjustments and quick-release spring bars, and a need for smoothing. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39 highly for its unique design and value, despite noted bracelet shortcomings.

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