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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsCincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
The Cincinnatus Blue
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Blue
MSRP $695
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue for its versatile design, pleasant manual winding action, and the value offered by its Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, especially considering its USA assembly. The textured dial, often described as a "sandpaper dial" that shines in the sun, along with applied numerals and dark blue hands, are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Its 38mm or 39mm diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions are noted for good wearability on smaller wrists, though one owner found it necessary to remove four links for a proper fit. The lume is described as legible but dim. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue highly for its distinctive dial and value at the price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
The Cincinnatus Blue38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
The Cincinnatus Blue45h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
The Cincinnatus Blue100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
The Cincinnatus Blue$695

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$695
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