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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsMarloe Watch Company Solent Timer

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Solent Timer
Marloe Watch CompanySolent Timer
MSRP $507

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Solent Timer42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Solent Timer40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Solent Timer100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Solent Timer$507

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Sport
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm

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 Solent Timer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer for its beautiful design and perceived quality, with excellent packaging noted as a positive. One owner reports the included strap may be too large for wrists under 7 inches. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting their GMT runs a tad fast. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality feel.

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