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Vaer R1 Racing ChronographvsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
R1 Racing Chronograph$499
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Cream
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$459

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What people say

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Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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