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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsYema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series
YemaRallygraf Alpine Cup Series
MSRP $449

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series50m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$449

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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 Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series

The Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series is widely praised for its retro-modern aesthetic, crisp white dial, and excellent lume, with owners highlighting its great value at $549 and the clever integration of a perforated design into its five-link bracelet. Reviewers and owners alike note its ideal 39mm case proportions and thin profile, enhancing wearability. However, the use of a K1 mineral crystal instead of sapphire is flagged as a drawback, and some community members find the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement overpriced for its features, particularly the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series highly for its strong vintage-inspired design and wearability at its price point.

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