Which is cheaper, the Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $201 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) runs a solar caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)

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MSRP $349

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

40mm Solar

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

Seagull ST19

Type

Solar

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$550

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