Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Vaer Tactical Field?

At MSRP the Vaer Tactical Field is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $4,051 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tactical Field — a 3mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude 39 Date run compared to the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date runs a automatic caliber (BE-92AE), while the Vaer Tactical Field runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsVaer Tactical Field

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

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

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MSRP $4,250

Vaer Tactical Field

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MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Tactical Field36mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

Tactical Field40h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

Tactical Field100m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

36mm

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$199

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

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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