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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsPhoibos Apollo

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm Solar
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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