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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsZelos Blacktip 200m Ti

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Blacktip 200m Ti
ZelosBlacktip 200m Ti
MSRP $599

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Blacktip 200m Ti41mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Blacktip 200m Ti40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Blacktip 200m Ti200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Blacktip 200m Ti$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Aventurine
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$599

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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 Blacktip 200m Ti

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m Ti for its value, titanium construction, and unique dial options, with many appreciating its comfortable 41mm size and angled lugs. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its dual lume and smooth winding, while the bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. Some owners find the metal bracelet uncomfortable, preferring alternative straps, and one dislikes the font used on the GMT variant. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m Ti highly for its striking design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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