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Vaer RS1 Rally ChronographvsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT

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RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279
Field III GMT
Gruppo GammaField III GMT
MSRP $459

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Field III GMT40mm
Power Reserve
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Field III GMT41h
Water Resistance
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
Field III GMT200m
MSRP
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279
Field III GMT$459

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Thickness
11.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$459

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What people say

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Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT

Owners praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT for its look and value, with specific mentions of its sandwich dial and comfortable OEM straps. One owner notes incredible quality for the price across their Gruppo Gamma watches. The watch features a 40mm brushed stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and a Seiko NH34A movement with a 41-hour power reserve and stated accuracy of -20~+40 s/day. Some find the lack of a date window a drawback for a GMT, and question its differentiation from other NH34-powered watches. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT to be a good value with quality construction for its price point.

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