Finding alternatives to
Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel Date
Ref. ag-11
48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$790
ComplicationsDate
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel Date is the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage ($1,750) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch at $375 (vs $790 for the Vanguard Steel Date) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Dryden Pathfinder is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9015) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic ($1,800) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
Mainstream picks· 12
Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.
Cheaper alternatives· 12
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.
