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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsTissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

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What people say

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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 Skeleton

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton for its visually appealing skeletonized movement and fantastic dial for the price, noting its dual-contrast finished hands enhance legibility. The 39mm steel case is considered elegant and wearability is good for daily use, with one owner reporting accuracy within one second of atomic clock calibration after two days. The Powermatic 80 movement is reliable and offers an 80-hour power reserve, though its finishing is not considered high horology. Some community members flag resale value and legibility as potential concerns. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton highly for its visually striking skeletonized dial and reliable movement at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton80h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton50m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Blue, Transparent
Indices
Roman and indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,100
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