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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
8.4mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
DLC
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
9S65
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$4,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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