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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsZelos Artemis

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Artemis50m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,899

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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.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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