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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsChristopher Ward C60 Trident GMT 300

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
C60 Trident GMT 300
Christopher WardC60 Trident GMT 300
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
C60 Trident GMT 30040mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
C60 Trident GMT 30056h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
C60 Trident GMT 300300m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
C60 Trident GMT 300$1,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW330-2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
56h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,450

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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 C60 Trident GMT 300

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT 300's build quality and finishing, finding it a serious alternative to established Swiss brands. The 40mm size is considered comfortable with good wrist presence, and the lume is fantastic. The Sellita SW330-2 movement is noted as slim for a GMT, with one owner reporting accuracy of +5 seconds per week. Some owners dislike the older Bader bracelet and wish for better AR coating, while a reviewer noted the handset could be updated. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT 300 highly for its exceptional build quality and finishing at its price point.

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