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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsSeestern S456 GMT

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
S456 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
S456 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
S456 GMT200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
Lume
Super-LumiNova
C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
42h
41hh
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$299

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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.

Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S456 GMT for its exceptional value and finishing that exceeds expectations, with one owner noting its accuracy surpasses that of their Seiko 5. The dial displays a pearl-like rainbow effect. Some owners would prefer a bidirectional bezel over the current unidirectional one. The Seestern S456 GMT features an NH34 movement, a 39.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and an adjustable clasp. On balance, owners rate the Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features stunning, detailed finishing that is difficult to top. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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