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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsLinde Werdelin Spidolite Silver Dial

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Spidolite Silver Dial
Linde WerdelinSpidolite Silver Dial
MSRP $8,000
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Spidolite Silver Dial

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Silver Dial is noted for its surprisingly light and comfortable 44mm x 15mm CNC-fabricated titanium case, owing to extensive skeletonization. It houses a Concepto movement with a 40-50 hour power reserve. Reviewers flag that its legibility is less than other Linde Werdelin pieces, though the watch is visually interesting and unique with a comfortable strap and 300 meters of water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Silver Dial visually unique and comfortable due to its skeletonized titanium construction.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Spidolite Silver Dial44mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Spidolite Silver Dial42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Spidolite Silver Dial300m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Spidolite Silver Dial$8,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
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
Silver
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA 2892
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$8,000
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