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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
41mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
DLC
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Ronda 762
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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