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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsChristopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
C1 Moonphase 37
Christopher WardC1 Moonphase 37
MSRP $3,050

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
C1 Moonphase 3744.07mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
C1 Moonphase 3738h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
C1 Moonphase 3730m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
C1 Moonphase 37$3,050

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
44.07mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
44.07mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 WL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW220
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$3,050

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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.

Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37 for its aventurine dial and moon display, with one user awarding it a perfect score for its celestial theme. However, the lack of hour markers and lume-less hands make time-telling difficult, and hands can disappear against the dial. The COSC-certified movement averages +2.3 seconds per day, and the bracelet clasp is noted for comfort. The moonphase complication itself is reported by one owner to be inaccurate despite manufacturer attempts to correct it, though other users view such complications as primarily decorative. The 38-hour power reserve is considered short. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37 highly for its striking aventurine dial and moon focus, despite challenges with legibility and the practical accuracy of its moonphase complication.

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