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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsZelos Aurora Field

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
Aurora Field
ZelosAurora Field
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Aurora Field42mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Aurora Field40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
Aurora Field200m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
Aurora Field$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
DLC
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 9039
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$529

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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.

Zelos Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

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