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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER41.4mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
41.4mm
Thickness
8.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
DLC
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
V192
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$750

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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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's design, with specific mentions of its beautiful ice blue sundial and compact 39mm case size, which some note wears smaller than its specifications due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers highlight its racing-inspired aesthetic and versatility, with one owner finding the 39mm solar model a sturdy and reliable everyday watch with 100m water resistance. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing the $700 price for a solar quartz model and a thickness of 13mm, while others expressed a preference for automatic movements. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's attractive vintage-inspired design and compact wearability, though some debate its value and thickness for a solar quartz chronograph.

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