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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsZelos Eagle 2

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
DLC
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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