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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
DLC
Silver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 9039
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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