MKII CruxiblevsGruppo Gamma Field III

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

MKII Cruxible at true scale

Cruxible

Gruppo Gamma Field III at true scale

Field III

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

48.5mm

Thickness

13.6mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$659

$439

lowest

Movement

Seiko NE15

Seiko NH38

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13.55mm
14mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
SuperLumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NE15
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
n/a
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$659
$439
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

MKII Cruxible

Owners widely praise the MKII Cruxible's immaculate fit and finish, with a mirror-polished case that offers a versatile look, feeling both dressy and field-appropriate. The watch runs extremely well and shows light wear consistent with its intended use. One owner notes the crown is "cartoon big" but doesn't mind it, though questions if the price is high for the specs. Overall, owners rate the MKII Cruxible highly for its exceptional case finishing and versatile styling.

Gruppo Gamma Field III

The watch's 200m water resistance is a notable strength. A weakness is the use of the Seiko NH34A GMT movement, which might be considered less desirable than some other options due to its relatively lower grade compared to other movements in this price range.