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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsTissot PR 100 Tour de France

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
PR 100 Tour de France
TissotPR 100 Tour de France
MSRP $515
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 PR 100 Tour de France

Owners widely praise the Tissot PR 100 Tour de France for its sleek design, precise quartz movement, and durable build, with some appreciating the yellow accents and unique strap details. However, the bicycle on the seconds hand is frequently described as gimmicky, and some find the watch expensive for a quartz model. One owner reported a bracelet disintegration and intermittent stopping issues. Overall, owners rate the Tissot PR 100 Tour de France as a fun, stylish watch, with its unique design elements being a key draw despite some reservations about its value and specific components.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
PR 100 Tour de France40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
PR 100 Tour de France40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
PR 100 Tour de France100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
PR 100 Tour de France$515

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.26mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
13 1/4'''
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$515
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