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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsYema Urban Traveller

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Urban Traveller
YemaUrban Traveller
MSRP $1,090

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Urban Traveller39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Urban Traveller40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Urban Traveller100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Urban Traveller$1,090

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,090

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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 Urban Traveller

The Yema Urban Traveller is praised for its balanced 39mm proportions and distinctive Gallic flair, offering solid build quality at $890 USD. Owners note the in-house YEMA2000 movement provides a smooth sweep, though its 42-hour power reserve and accuracy of +10 seconds per day are considered average. Some find the stamped dial texture shallow and the case/bracelet finishing simpler than comparable watches. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Yema Urban Traveller a well-built, compelling challenger in the integrated bracelet sports watch category.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and integrated bracelet design are strong points. Durability against scratches and daily wear is a potential weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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