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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
DLC
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Seiko NH38A
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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