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Horage Autark K2 Small SecondsvsVaer Tactical Field

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Autark K2 Small Seconds
HorageAutark K2 Small Seconds
MSRP $5,590
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Autark K2 Small Seconds39.5mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
Autark K2 Small Seconds72h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
Autark K2 Small Seconds100m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
Autark K2 Small Seconds$5,590
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
8.8mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
No
Inner
Dial Color
Black
36mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,590
$199

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What people say

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Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds

Owners and reviewers widely praise Horage's technical capabilities and enthusiast-driven approach, with one owner highlighting the brand's craftsmanship, reliability, and value. The Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds features a Grade 5 titanium case and bracelet praised for being lightweight and comfortable for daily wear, offering 100 meters of water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve. Accuracy is rated within -4/+6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds highly for its technical innovation and value proposition.

Vaer Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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