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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
8.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm Solar
Space Ghost
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$2,390

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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.

Formex Essence ThirtyNine

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is praised for its impressive build quality and value, featuring a patented case suspension system for comfort and protection. It houses a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve and a tool-free strap quick-release system. A minor inconvenience noted is the specific closing order of the clasp. On balance, reviewers rate the Formex Essence ThirtyNine highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value at its price point.

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