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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
King Seiko KSK45h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
King Seiko KSK50m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
King Seiko KSK$3,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38.6mm
Thickness
8.4mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
DLC
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
6L35
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$3,300

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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.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK for its exceptional dial and case finishing, often compared to higher-end brands, and its slim, retro design. The use of the Calibre 6L35 movement in some variants is seen as a significant upgrade, contributing to a refined feel, while others note the bracelet is unusually nice and the case offers a mix of brushed and polished finishes with sharp angles. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing misaligned screws and clasp components on their examples, and the standard 6R movement in some models is criticized as a disappointment for the price point. Accuracy figures range from +15/-10 seconds per day to +5 to +7 seconds per day, and water resistance is rated at 5 BAR or 50 meters. Overall, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK to be a beautiful and classy watch with fantastic finishing, though some are divided on its value and movement choice at its price point.

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