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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsRedux Zero-Hour

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Zero-Hour
ReduxZero-Hour

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Zero-Hour39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Zero-Hour41h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Zero-Hour200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Zero-Hour

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790

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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.

Redux Zero-Hour

Owners widely praise the Redux Courg Type 39MM for its robust, no-nonsense design and good overall quality, with a reliable Seiko NH53A movement keeping time well. The titanium case and crystal have shown scratch resistance, and the bezel action is described as tight by some. Reviewers note the proprietary RDXB1 or blue lume glows brilliantly, though briefly. Some owners flag the crown stem as flimsy and the unidirectional bezel as having some play. Overall, owners rate the Redux Courg Type 39MM highly for its functional tool-watch design and durable titanium construction.

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