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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsLinde Werdelin Spidolite White 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 White Dial
Linde WerdelinSpidolite White Dial
MSRP $7,619
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 White Dial

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite White Dial is widely praised for its striking, identifiable design and extreme lightness due to its skeletonized case and dial. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the unique case-to-strap connection and visible screws as successful design elements. The watch offers a comfortable wearing experience, with its titanium construction contributing to surprising lightness despite its 44mm x 15mm dimensions. One owner notes the LW04 self-winding movement has a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Linde Werdelin Spidolite White Dial highly for its unique skeletonized design and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Spidolite White Dial44mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Spidolite White Dial42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Spidolite White Dial300m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Spidolite White Dial$7,619

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
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$7,619
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