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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsYema Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz
YemaNavygraf Marine Nationale Quartz
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11mm
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
Standard
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$499

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What people say

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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 Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz

Owners praise the Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz for its well-made case, clean legible dial, and comfortable 39mm size, with one noting its thin profile for 300m water resistance. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +6 seconds per day and another seeing it keep within COSC time. Minor criticisms include a steel bracelet with a slight rattle and sharp edges, bent bracelet pins, and in one instance, crooked dial printing. On balance, owners find the Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz offers good value and wearability, with its French design and thinner case being key highlights.

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