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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsEcho/Neutra Rivanera Piccolo

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

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Rivanera Piccolo
Echo/NeutraRivanera Piccolo
MSRP $1,640

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Rivanera Piccolo33mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Rivanera Piccolo40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Rivanera Piccolo100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Rivanera Piccolo$1,640

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
33mm
Thickness
12.6mm
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium Grade 5
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Sandblasted

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW1000
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,640

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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.

Echo/Neutra Rivanera Piccolo

The Echo/Neutra Rivanera Piccolo is praised for its charming and impressive design, featuring a lightweight 26mm grade 5 titanium case with a sandblasted finish and polished edges. It is powered by an automatic Sellita SW1000 elaboré grade movement with a 46-hour power reserve and is available with an ultra-black Musou Black dial option. One reviewer suggested removing the date for a cleaner dial, while both sources note the straps lack a quick-release system. Overall, reviewers highlight the Rivanera Piccolo's distinctive design and titanium construction as its primary strengths.

From video reviewers

The thin 6.9mm case is a standout feature. Reviewers noted the Grade 5 titanium case construction. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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