Side by side

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsTudor Black Bay 58 925

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

Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Black Bay 58 925
TudorBlack Bay 58 925
MSRP $5,600

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Black Bay 58 92539mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Black Bay 58 92570h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Black Bay 58 925200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Black Bay 58 925$5,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Satin
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Taupe
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
MT5400
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$5,600

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered vs Tudor Black Bay 58 925 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Tudor Black Bay 58 925

The Tudor Black Bay 58 925 is praised for its unique taupe dial and bezel, and COSC-certified movement. Owners widely report the silver case scratches and dings more easily than steel, and some experience tarnishing despite anti-tarnishing claims, though it can be cleaned with an eraser or silver cloth. While some find the leather strap uncomfortable due to weight imbalance, others consider it suitable. The dial can appear washed out in certain lighting, and one owner notes the long springbar can scratch the case if it pops out. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tudor Black Bay 58 925 for its unique silver case and taupe dial, despite concerns about scratching and tarnishing.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.