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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsLinde Werdelin Oktopus Moon 3DTP

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Oktopus Moon 3DTP
Linde WerdelinOktopus Moon 3DTP
MSRP $26,667

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Oktopus Moon 3DTP44mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Oktopus Moon 3DTP42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Oktopus Moon 3DTP300m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Oktopus Moon 3DTP$26,667

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
complication
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$26,667

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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.

Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moon 3DTP

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moon 3DTP is widely praised for its exceptionally light 60-gram, 44mm 3DTP carbon fiber case, contributing to comfortable wearability. Reviewers note its 300m water resistance but flag that the lack of a timing bezel makes it unsuitable for serious diving. Some find the recessed crown difficult to operate and the skeletonized dial's moon phase display lacks immediate legibility. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moon 3DTP highly for its innovative, lightweight construction and comfortable wearability.

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