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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsChristopher Ward C60 Pro 300

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
C60 Pro 300
Christopher WardC60 Pro 300
MSRP $1,550

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
C60 Pro 30042mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
C60 Pro 30038h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
C60 Pro 300300m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
C60 Pro 300$1,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
49.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW200
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,550

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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 Pro 300

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Pro 300 for its premium feel, meticulous finishing, and solid bracelet with smooth articulation and effective micro-adjustment. The crown operation is consistently described as satisfying, and the dial and bezel are noted for their premium feel. Lume is excellent, and hand alignment is precise. However, a recurring criticism among owners is the misalignment of the steel inner bezel, particularly at the 6:00 marker, which is noticeable despite the watch's otherwise high level of finishing. The Sellita SW200-1 movement's 38-hour power reserve and accuracy of -/+ 20 seconds per day are flagged as standard. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Pro 300 highly for its exceptional build quality and refinement at its price point, with the inner bezel alignment being a notable point of contention.

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