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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsTornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
CISO M38 Field
Tornek-RayvilleCISO M38 Field
MSRP $695

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
CISO M38 Field38mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
CISO M38 Field42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
CISO M38 Field100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
CISO M38 Field$695

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
43.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI NH36
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$695

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field

Owners widely report the Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field offers high overall quality with a comfortable bracelet featuring single-sided screw links. The watch exhibits minimal wear, with only hairline scratches and a faint, difficult-to-photograph bezel mark. On balance, owners value the Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field for its robust build and comfortable wearability.

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