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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsTissot T-Complication Squelette

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
T-Complication Squelette
TissotT-Complication Squelette
MSRP $2,295
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.

Tissot T-Complication Squelette

Owners widely praise the Tissot T-Complication Squelette for its mesmerizing mechanical movement and industrial look, with many finding it offers great value. The pallet fork ticking is frequently noted as loud, a characteristic some owners appreciate while others find it noticeable in quiet environments. Some users flag the non-hacking seconds hand as a drawback for precise time setting, and opinions on its size are mixed, with some finding it too large for thin wrists. Overall, owners rate the Tissot T-Complication Squelette highly for its quality craftsmanship and the captivating skeletonized movement at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
T-Complication Squelette43mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
T-Complication Squelette46h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
T-Complication Squelette50m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
T-Complication Squelette$2,295

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.99mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
43mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Transparent
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
16 1/2'''
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
46h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$2,295
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