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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsGlycine Airman GMT

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $1,295

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Airman GMT45mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Airman GMT
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Airman GMT200m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Airman GMT$1,295

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
36mm
45mm
Thickness
8.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
40mm Solar
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Solar
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
1
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$1,295

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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.

Glycine Airman GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman GMT's ability to track three time zones with an easy-to-read dial layout. However, some owners find the GMT hand visually similar to the minute hand, suggesting a red paint for better distinction, a sentiment echoed by reviewers who note the thin, unlumed GMT hand can be hard to read against the black dial. One owner praises the 39mm sizing and 200m water resistance of a related model, noting its good build and finishing from when Glycine was independent. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Glycine Airman GMT offers practical multi-time zone tracking, though legibility of the GMT hand is a recurring point of discussion.

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