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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsDryden Chrono Diver Series 1

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
Chrono Diver Series 1$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
8.4mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
DLC
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$349

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is a 42mm mechaquartz chronograph featuring a dual-curved sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance. Owners note the VK63 movement's characteristic chronograph hand not resetting perfectly to zero, a trait present on this specific watch. The case exhibits polished chamfers on the upper lugs, and it utilizes Swiss Superluminova BGW9. On balance, owners appreciate the classic case shape and dial design of the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 at its price point, despite the mechaquartz movement's known reset behavior.

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