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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Bronze

AN-17 Archive · used only

The Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Bronze was a 44 mm bronze dive watch with a 2824-2 automatic movement. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

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Material
Bronze
Grade / type
CuSn8 marine bronze
Water resistance
200 m
Reference
AN-17
Type
Diver
Case diameter
44.0 mm
Lug-to-lug
54 mm
Origin
Singapore
Movement
Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic
Caliber
2824-2
Power reserve
38h
Complications
Time only
Construction
Assembled
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Steel
Nickel-free
No (steel contact)
Bracelet / strap
Leather strap
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Black, blue, green, and teal colourways
Dial colours
Black Blue Green
Lume
C3 Swiss Super-LumiNova
Availability
No longer offered
Status
No longer offered; Gruppo Gamma's own Vanguard collection (gruppogamma.com/collections/vanguard) now lists only stainless (AG-10, AG-10-2, AG-11, AG-11-2) and aged-steel (AV-10, AV-11) references with luminous forged-carbon dials, confirmed against the maker's live products.json (38 SKUs, checked 2026-09-12); no bronze Vanguard reference remains, AN-17 included.
Not published
Price, Thickness, Weight, Colour, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Sep 2026 Source: Maker (archive) / Serious Watches
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Bronze nickel-free?

No. The caseback is steel, and steel carries nickel, so the guide does not list it as nickel-free.

What is the case of the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Bronze made of?

The case is cusn8 marine bronze. The guide has not yet confirmed it on the maker's own page. The caseback is steel, not titanium.

What size is the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Bronze?

The case is 44 mm across and 54 mm from lug to lug. It is water resistant to 200 m.

How much does the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Bronze cost, and is it available?

It is no longer made, so the only way to buy one is used.

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