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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsChristopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
46.68mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46.68mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm Solar
Blue
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL Old Radium

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
SW200
Type
Solar
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$1,695

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What people say

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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)

The Vaer Tactical Field is praised for its robust build, 100m water resistance, and a domed sapphire crystal with AR coating. Owners consistently highlight its exceptional, long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova lume and thin profile that wears well without snagging on sleeves. Some owners note the second hand may occasionally miss indicators due to hand-assembly, but consider it a minor issue for a watch that keeps perfect time. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its robust build and excellent lume at the price.

Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC for its comfortable wearability, durable case and bezel, and smooth winding action, with one owner finding its case superior to a Tudor's. However, accuracy is a significant concern, with one owner reporting +17 seconds per day. The rubber strap is also noted as lacking refinement, and some suggest design tweaks for greater brand uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC highly for its wearability and case finishing, despite accuracy concerns with the Sellita SW330-2 movement.

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