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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsOrient 75th Anniversary Stretto

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient75th Anniversary Stretto
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
75th Anniversary Stretto41.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
75th Anniversary Stretto40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
75th Anniversary Stretto50m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
75th Anniversary Stretto$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$450

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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.

Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto

Owners widely praise the Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto for its classy and elegant design, particularly its beautiful sun and moon dial, and note its well-finished and balanced case. The watch features an in-house movement, sapphire crystal, and buttery bezel action, all for $241. Some owners find the 41.8mm case size large, with one owner regretting it's not a true moonphase complication and another finding the bracelet uncomfortable and its clasp tiny. On balance, owners rate the Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto highly for its elegant design and case finishing at the price point.

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