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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsTissot Chemin Des Tourelles

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Chemin Des Tourelles
TissotChemin Des Tourelles
MSRP $950

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Chemin Des Tourelles42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Chemin Des Tourelles80h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Chemin Des Tourelles50m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Chemin Des Tourelles$950

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Thickness
12.6mm
11.27mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
42mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman and indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$950

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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 Chemin Des Tourelles

Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles owners and reviewers widely praise its 39mm case size for universal appeal and wearability, along with the reliable Powermatic 80 movement offering an 80-hour power reserve. The finishing on the brushed steel, sharp lugs, and polished bezel is noted as impressive, and the domed crystal adds to its aesthetic. Some find the dial details particularly appealing in sunlight, contributing to its classy and versatile styling suitable for any occasion. However, one reviewer observes the dial texture can disappear in certain lighting, and a white date window at 6 o'clock is considered divisive. Another notes a lack of individuality compared to some alternatives. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles highly for its elegant dial design and accessible price point.

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