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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsLinde Werdelin Oktopus Moon

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Oktopus Moon
Linde WerdelinOktopus Moon
MSRP $19,048

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Oktopus Moon44mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Oktopus Moon44h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Oktopus Moon300m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Oktopus Moon$19,048

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
complication
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
44h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$19,048

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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.

Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moon

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moon 3DTP is noted for its exceptionally light 60-gram weight due to its proprietary carbon-fiber case, making its 44mm+ size comfortable and wearable. Reviewers highlight its unique, bold aesthetic with a skeletonized dial and a clearer, more graphic moonphase display. The watch is powered by a bespoke LW caliber with a 42-hour power reserve. Some legibility issues are flagged, particularly with the moonphase, and the recessed crown may be difficult to operate. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moon 3DTP to be a uniquely bold and surprisingly wearable timepiece, primarily due to its innovative lightweight construction and striking skeletonized design.

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