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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsChristopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
47.12mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
DLC
Blue
Indices
Applied
Printed
Lume
None
SLN X1 GL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
SW300-1
Type
Solar
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,995

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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 Super Compressor Elite

The Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite is praised for its well-made, refined, and attractively finished Super Compressor case, featuring a blue gradient dial with decompression scales and an internal bezel operated by the 2 o'clock crown. Reviewers note the COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement offers a 56-hour power reserve. However, the bracelet's end link finishing does not match the lugs, and the pin-and-collar sizing system is criticized for difficulty. One reviewer calls the 150-meter water resistance a party trick and dislikes the logo and trident on the seconds hand. Overall, reviewers find the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite to be a refined and attractively finished watch, despite some criticisms regarding bracelet finishing and water resistance.

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