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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsPinion Pure Bronze

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Pure Bronze38mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Pure Bronze45h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Pure Bronze100m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Solar
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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