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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsMarloe Watch Company Sceptre

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Sceptre
Marloe Watch CompanySceptre
MSRP $507

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Sceptre42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Sceptre40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Sceptre200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Sceptre$507

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.6mm
12.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Natulite

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$507

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Sceptre

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre for its aesthetic appeal, noting it is more beautiful in person than in photos, and appreciate its solid feel and the complementary nature of the canvas strap against the steel case. One owner highlights the bracelet's good build quality and micro-adjustment capabilities. On balance, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability.

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