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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsTissot Classic Dream

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$550

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

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