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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsStudio Underd0g The Gimlet

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
The Gimlet
Studio Underd0gThe Gimlet
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
The Gimlet39.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
The Gimlet40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
The Gimlet
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
The Gimlet$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,000

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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.

Studio Underd0g The Gimlet

Studio Underd0g The Gimlet is praised for its playful, layered dial construction featuring a textured sapphire disc over a luminous base, creating depth and animation, and its comfortable 38mm case dimensions. Owners note its attractive dial color and combination, though some find the design too similar to other models and question the aesthetic of the visible dial screws. The watch utilizes a reliable, tactile Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Studio Underd0g The Gimlet highly for its unique dial construction and comfortable wearability.

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