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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
SBGW25738mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
SBGW25772h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
SBGW25730m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
8.4mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
DLC
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
9S64
Type
Solar
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$38,000

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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 SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

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