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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsGalo Super200 Dark Edition

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Super200 Dark Edition
GaloSuper200 Dark Edition
MSRP $488

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Super200 Dark Edition39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Super200 Dark Edition42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Super200 Dark Edition200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Super200 Dark Edition$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Oil pressed, circular brushed (black)
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Texture
Oil pressed
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$488

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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.

Galo Super200 Dark Edition

Owners widely praise the Galo Super200 Dark Edition for its design and value, with one owner noting the Miyota 9039 movement and lume on the crown. Some community members observe its resemblance to other dive watches, and one owner finds the "3" marker disrupts the dial layout, though an alternative dial is available. Overall, owners rate the Galo Super200 Dark Edition highly for its perceived value and distinct design elements.

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