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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsYema Flygraf Pilot

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Flygraf Pilot
YemaFlygraf Pilot
MSRP $990

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Flygraf Pilot38.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Flygraf Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Flygraf Pilot100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Flygraf Pilot$990

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
8.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$990

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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.

Yema Flygraf Pilot

Owners praise the Yema Flygraf Pilot's legible Type A dial, functional industrial aesthetic, and wearable 39mm/40mm size. Some owners report concerns with Yema's customer service and quality control, while others find the in-house movement acceptable. The titanium case scratches more easily, and the bracelet's pin-and-collar system and long links are noted drawbacks. Accuracy figures range from +8 to +/- 10 seconds per day. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Flygraf Pilot's design and wearability, though some express caution due to past quality control and customer service issues.

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