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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsTissot Gentleman Open Heart

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Gentleman Open Heart
TissotGentleman Open Heart
MSRP $1,025

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Gentleman Open Heart40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Gentleman Open Heart80h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Gentleman Open Heart100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Gentleman Open Heart$1,025

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
11 1/2'''
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,025

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Tissot Gentleman Open Heart

Owners widely praise the Tissot Gentleman Open Heart for its versatile dressy-sporty aesthetic and elegant sunburst dial finish, with one owner preferring its less shiny blue dial compared to other versions. The watch offers excellent fit and bracelet adjustability, and its modified Powermatic 80 movement achieves COSC-level accuracy of -3 to +5 seconds/day, though the seconds hand movement is slightly less smooth at 6 movements per second. However, one owner reported the watch arrived non-functional, requiring a return due to an inoperable movement. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Gentleman Open Heart highly for its aesthetic appeal and accurate timekeeping, despite a reported instance of a faulty movement.

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