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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsCWC Cabot Sea Falcon Watch

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Cabot Sea Falcon Watch
CWCCabot Sea Falcon Watch
MSRP $749

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Cabot Sea Falcon Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Cabot Sea Falcon Watch40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Cabot Sea Falcon Watch200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Cabot Sea Falcon Watch$749

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Cabot Sea Falcon Watch

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 5030
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$749

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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.

CWC Cabot Sea Falcon Watch

The CWC Cabot Sea Falcon Watch is praised for its vintage appeal, enhanced by a domed sapphire crystal and a brushed/satin case finish. Owners find the 41mm size and thinness contribute to good wearability, even on a 7-inch wrist. Some debate exists regarding its value proposition at over $800 for a quartz movement, though others defend it as a low-production, collectible Swiss-made item. Overall, owners value the CWC Cabot Sea Falcon Watch for its refined finishing and wearability, with some appreciating its collectible status beyond its price point.

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