Which is cheaper, the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered is the cheaper of the two at $790, against $3,000 for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a $2,210 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered.

What movement does the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered run compared to the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered uses the Miyota 9039 and the Longines MASTER COLLECTION uses the L897.2.

Side by side

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

av-10

MSRP $790

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

L2.920.4.78.6

MSRP $3,000

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vanguard Weathered42mm

MASTER COLLECTION42mm

Power Reserve

Vanguard Weathered42h

MASTER COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

Vanguard Weathered100m

MASTER COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Vanguard Weathered$790

MASTER COLLECTION$3,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Thickness

12.6mm

10.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

49.7mm

Lug Width

22mm

21mm

Finish

Weathered

—

Water Resistance

100m

30m

Caseback

Solid

Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Forged Carbon

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

L897.2

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

42h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds, month and date by annual calendar

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$790

$3,000

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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 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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

The Longines Master Collection is widely praised for its excellent value, beautiful dial execution featuring engraved Breguet numerals and snailed subdials, and classic, vintage styling. Owners and reviewers highlight its dressy and thin profile, with one owner noting its versatility as a daily wear. The Master Collection offers complications like chronographs and moon phases at competitive price points, with some finding the case finishing homogenous and the pushers to feel cheap. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, but one owner notes a broken moon phase setting mechanism requiring professional service. Water resistance is considered light at 30m, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its dial execution and value, particularly when purchased below retail.

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