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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsGeckota Pioneer Special Edition

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
Pioneer Special Edition100m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
Pioneer Special Edition$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
41.5mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
DLC
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
NH38
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$399

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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.

Geckota Pioneer Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Geckota Pioneer for its retro-futuristic design and quality build at £349, with one owner noting excellent lume comparable to Panerai and a striking dial that shifts with light. The textured black honeycomb dial and 200m water resistance are also highlighted as strong points. However, some find the 14mm thickness a bit tall, and the NH 35 movement is considered unexciting by some. One owner points out that the thin cross-hair on the dial can be difficult to see from a distance. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer highly for its distinctive vintage space-age design and strong value proposition.

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