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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsChristopher Ward C60 Trident Reef

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
C60 Trident Reef
Christopher WardC60 Trident Reef
MSRP $995

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
C60 Trident Reef41mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
C60 Trident Reef38h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
C60 Trident Reef200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
C60 Trident Reef$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47.9mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$995

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What people say

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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.

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef for its fun, affordable design, vibrant multi-layered dials inspired by reef art, and good wearability due to curved lugs and a thin profile, with the 41mm size noted as better proportioned. The watch is powered by the Sellita SW200-1 movement and offers 200m water resistance, with pricing starting at £695. One reviewer suggested swapping the yellow minute hand and strap on a specific model for a different aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef highly for its vibrant design and value at the price point.

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