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Trafford Watch Co CrossroadsvsGruppo Gamma Field III

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What people say

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Trafford Watch Co Crossroads

Owners widely praise the Trafford Watch Co Crossroads for its unique and unconventional case shape, dial execution, and overall design, often described as classy and evoking a 70s or scholarly vibe. The watch features a 36x38mm case with a 46mm lug-to-lug, which owners report wears like a 40mm round watch and is just under 11mm thick. Specific design elements frequently highlighted include polished lugs, an overlapping bezel, a concave crystal, and contrasting second hands, with some noting subtle case side finishing and a hardened case coating. The Miyota 9039 movement is reported to keep excellent time, with one owner seeing +/- 5 seconds per day accuracy. Some owners note a minor, light-dependent imperfection on the case near the 8 o'clock position. The 5ATM water resistance is considered a limitation for swimming. While brand owner responsiveness is generally praised, some potential buyers experienced difficulty reaching the brand via Instagram.

From video reviewers

The watch features a unique dial that shifts between bright and moody tones depending on lighting. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness, as the syringe hands are filled with BGW9 Swiss Super-LumiNova but don't seem effective in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's seriousness, with one reviewer saying it's not meant for formal occasions, while others don't mention this aspect.

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.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Crossroads38mm
Field III40mm
Power Reserve
Crossroads48 hoursh
Field III41h
Water Resistance
Crossroads50m
Field III200m
MSRP
Crossroads$649
Field III$439

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Hardened scratch-resistant coating
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Moontower Edition
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH38
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48 hoursh
41h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$439
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