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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsChristopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
43.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
DLC
Black
Lume
None
SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
SW200-1
Type
Solar
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,375

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What people say

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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field for its lightweight versatility and interesting design, with one owner highlighting the brand's excellent customer service. Some owners report issues with marker alignment, specifically at the 12 o'clock position and the seconds hand not hitting markers precisely, though the company offered resolutions. One owner noted a crunchy winding action. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its lightweight versatility and interesting design.

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 for its COSC-certified accuracy and clean British-military aesthetic, with many highlighting its balanced wearability and cool, ultra-legible mid-century design. The gorgeous domed crystal and the MOD badge on the caseback are noted as charming details. Some owners find the 38mm case size potentially too small for larger wrists, while others question its claimed military heritage. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW200 COSC movement with a 38-hour power reserve and features Grade X1 Super-LumiNova on its matte black dial. Overall, the consensus is that the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 is highly regarded for its character and COSC-certified accuracy.

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