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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsTudor Black Bay Ceramic

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Black Bay Ceramic
TudorBlack Bay Ceramic
MSRP $6,125
What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Tudor Black Bay Ceramic

The Tudor Black Bay Ceramic's matte ceramic case and bracelet offer a stealthy, scratch-proof aesthetic that shifts from anthracite to gray in light. Reviewers note its comfortable wearability, with one highlighting improved comfort over steel versions, and praise the METAS-certified MT5602-U movement. However, the sandblasted finishing is described as lacking contrast, and the bracelet's butterfly clasp omits on-the-fly adjustment. The PVD-treated steel bezel ring is also flagged as a potential wear-and-tear vulnerability. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic appealing for its unique ceramic construction and durable, stealthy finish, despite some functional limitations.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Black Bay Ceramic41mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Black Bay Ceramic70h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Black Bay Ceramic200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Black Bay Ceramic$6,125

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
MT5602-1U
Power Reserve
42h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$6,125
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