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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
DLC
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$485

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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.

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

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