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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsRZE Resolute 36

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Resolute 3636mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Resolute 3640h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Resolute 36200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Resolute 36$689

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
12.6mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
42.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$689

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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.

RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

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