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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsWilliam Wood Triumph Chronograph

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Triumph Chronograph
William WoodTriumph Chronograph
MSRP $2,525

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Triumph Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Triumph Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Triumph Chronograph100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Triumph Chronograph$2,525

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
16mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW510
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$2,525

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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.

William Wood Triumph Chronograph

The William Wood Triumph Chronograph is a Swiss-made chronograph featuring a 41mm stainless steel case and a Sellita SW510 movement. Reviewers highlight its firefighting-inspired design, including a sandwich dial, unique sub-dials, and upcycled fire hose straps. The watch has a 48-hour power reserve, though the movement is often credited with up to 56 hours. Its 16.5mm height and 49.5mm lug-to-lug measurement mean it wears large on a 7-inch wrist, and the handset is described as flat and blocky. Overall, reviewers appreciate the novel design elements and thematic execution of the William Wood Triumph Chronograph.

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