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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsYema YEMA x Alain Silberstein Limited Edition

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Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
YEMA x Alain Silberstein Limited Edition
YemaYEMA x Alain Silberstein Limited Edition
MSRP $3,732

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
YEMA x Alain Silberstein Limited Edition40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
YEMA x Alain Silberstein Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
YEMA x Alain Silberstein Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
YEMA x Alain Silberstein Limited Edition$3,732

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Standard
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Yema CMM.20
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$3,732

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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 x Alain Silberstein Limited Edition

The YEMA x Alain Silberstein Limited Edition is noted for its avant-garde, playful design featuring toy-like hands and a vibrant dial, housed in a 40mm black DLC-coated titanium case. It is powered by the French CMM.20 micro-rotor automatic movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve and rated accuracy of -3/+7 seconds per day. Some reviewers and owners find the sea star and koi motifs on the handset and caseback discordant with the overall aesthetic, and the polished Yema logo and "Marine" label on the dial are considered incongruous with the matte case. The $3,900 price is frequently cited as a significant negative. Overall, opinions on the YEMA x Alain Silberstein Limited Edition are sharply divided, with the price and design elements being the most contentious points.

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