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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsPhoibos Reef Master

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
8.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
SII NH38
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$335

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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 Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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