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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsPagani Design PD-1733

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
PD-1733
Pagani DesignPD-1733
MSRP $171

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
PD-173340mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
PD-173342h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
PD-1733100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
PD-1733$171

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$171

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1733

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1733 for its value, with specific commendations for the dial appearance, case finishing, green sapphire glass, and micro-adjustable bracelet. The watch is noted for its lack of prominent branding, except on the clasp. However, multiple owners report weak lume, a bezel that scratches easily, and a stiff or difficult-to-open bracelet clasp, with some suggesting modifications. One owner clarifies the crystal is not green, but the gasket is. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1733 highly for its impressive finishing and features at its price point, despite noted weaknesses in lume and clasp functionality.

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