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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered Date
Finding alternatives to

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered Date

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 Weathered Date is the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 ($1,375) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient Bambino Version 4 at $275 (vs $790 for the Vanguard Weathered Date) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the TSAO Baltimore Limited Edition Rose Gold Black is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9015) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage Bronze ($1,650) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

TSAO Baltimore Limited Edition Rose Gold Black
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Limited Edition Rose Gold Black

4 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$500MSRP
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TSAO Baltimore Limited Edition Silver Black
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Limited Edition Silver Black

4 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$500MSRP
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Ferro & Company AGL 2 AUTOMATIC BLACK /
Ferro & Companymicro

AGL 2 AUTOMATIC BLACK /

3 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
—Used
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TSAO Baltimore Limited Edition Rose Gold Blue
TSAO Baltimoremicro

Limited Edition Rose Gold Blue

3 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$500MSRP
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Praesidus 42mm Automatic
Praesidusmicro
A-11 Tom RiceA-11

42mm Automatic

Ref. P-42-TR-MIC-DBRAG
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$269MSRP
—Used
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Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne
Marloe Watch Companymicro

Aerodyne

6 variantsAerodyne
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$349MSRP
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Ferro AGL 2 Automatic
Ferromicro

AGL 2 Automatic

6 variantsAGL 2
42mm·Automatic
$695MSRP
—Used
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Nadir Vespera
Nadirmicro

Vespera

3 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$523MSRP
—Used
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Spinnaker Fleuss
Spinnakermicro

Fleuss

23 variantsFleuss
43mm·Automatic·150m WR
$179MSRP
—Used
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Magrette Vantage
Magrettemicro

Vantage

2 variantsSeries
44mm·Automatic·500m WR
$590MSRP
—Used
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Ferro & Company PISTA BLACK
Ferro & Companymicro

PISTA BLACK

2 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$645MSRP
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Vaer Field
Vaermicro

Field

2 variantsField
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$329MSRP
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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.

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variantsC65
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Combat Sub Vintage
Glycine

Combat Sub Vintage

2 variantsCombat Sub Vintage
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
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Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher Ward

C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage

Ref. C65-38A3H3-S00K1-B0
43.7mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,615MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub
Glycine

Combat Sub

5 variantsCombat Sub
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,850MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Sea Kraken
Glycine

Sea Kraken

5 variantsSea Kraken
39mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,600MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date
Hamilton

Khaki Field King Day-Date

3 variantsKhaki Field King Day-Date
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

38/42mm
4 variantsKhaki Field Auto
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

2 variantsKhaki Field Murph
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,045MSRP
—Used
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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPM

41mm·Manual
$780MSRP
—Used
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Orient RA-AC0K05G00B LE
Orient

RA-AC0K05G00B LE

43.4mm·Automatic·200m WR
$450MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Pro 300 Vintage
Christopher Ward

C60 Pro 300 Vintage

Ref. C60-42ADC31B0KK0-VT1
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variantsHeritage 1938
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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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.

Orient Bambino Version 4
Orient

Bambino Version 4

4 variantsBambino
42mm·Automatic
$275MSRP
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Orient Sport Watch
Orient

Sport Watch

3 variantsSport
41.9mm·Automatic
$245MSRP
—Used
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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverMako

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

4 variantsMako
41.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$375MSRP
—Used
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Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

36.4/39.4/41mm
16 variants5 Sports Field series
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

2 variantsCorso
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$296MSRP
—Used
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Seiko 5KX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

5KX

18 variants5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$350MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic
Citizen

Tsuyosa Automatic

3 variantsTsuyosa
40mm·Automatic
$356MSRP
—Used
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Swatch Sistem Rosee
Swatch

Sistem Rosee

Ref. YIG400
42mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Tsuyosa Disney
Citizen

Tsuyosa Disney

2 variantsTsuyosa
40mm·Automatic
$371MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Pilote
Swatch

Sistem Pilote

Ref. YIB404
42mm·Automatic
$285MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Glycine Combat Sub Vintage Bronze
Glycine

Combat Sub Vintage Bronze

3 variantsCombat Sub Vintage Bronze
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,650MSRP
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Glycine Combat Sub Bronze
Glycine

Combat Sub Bronze

5 variantsCombat Sub Bronze
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,650MSRP
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Longines LEGEND DIVER 42
Longines

LEGEND DIVER 42

4 variantsLegend Diver
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,850MSRP
—Used
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Bremont Terra Nova 40.5
Bremont

Terra Nova 40.5

10 variantsTerra Nova
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,250MSRP
—Used
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Bremont Broadsword
Bremont

Broadsword

9 variantsBroadsword
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,850MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

8 variantsCombat Sub Sport
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,650MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41
Breitling

Aviator 8 Automatic 41

2 variantsAviator 8
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,750MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze

2 variantsKhaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze
43mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,795MSRP
—Used
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TAG Heuer Carrera
TAG Heuer

Carrera

3 variantsCollections
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,700MSRP
—Used
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Rolex Datejust
Rolex

Datejust

31/36/41mm
104 variantsDatejust
31/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,350MSRP
—Used
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Sinn 358 DIAPAL
Sinn
Series 358

358 DIAPAL

4 variantsSeries 358
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,255MSRP
—Used
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Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT Night Mission
Breitling

Avenger Automatic GMT Night Mission

2 variantsAvenger
45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,450MSRP
—Used
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