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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsTissot Telemeter 1938

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Telemeter 1938
TissotTelemeter 1938
MSRP $2,400
What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Tissot Telemeter 1938

The Tissot Telemeter 1938 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired aesthetic, handsome dial finishing, and value as a mechanical chronograph. Owners and reviewers highlight its balanced dial, the "old-looking" vintage logo, and the attractive two-tone dial variations. The Valjoux A05.231 movement is noted for its 68-hour power reserve, though one owner describes its feel as "alive" and "like its engine." The double-sided anti-reflective coating and the way sunlight interacts with the hands are also appreciated. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as being too large for a retro-inspired watch, with many wishing for a smaller option, and its 30-meter water resistance is considered poor. The pusher feel is described as sharp, though slightly stiff, and one reviewer found the Tissot branding on the dial and crown excessive.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Telemeter 193842mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Telemeter 193868h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Telemeter 193830m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Telemeter 1938$2,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Thickness
12.6mm
13.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
42mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Silver
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Valjoux A05.231
Power Reserve
42h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$2,400
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