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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
8.4mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
DLC
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$399

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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.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

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