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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsSternglas Hamburg Automatik

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
Hamburg Automatik
SternglasHamburg Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Hamburg Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Hamburg Automatik42h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Hamburg Automatik50m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Hamburg Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm Solar
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 8215
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$463

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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.

Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik's handsome design and good build quality for the price. The watch features a gold PVD case and a matte blue dial with orange Super-LumiNova, and its 42mm diameter wears well due to a short lug-to-lug distance. The Miyota 8215 movement is accurate to -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik for its unique design and value.

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