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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsRedux Zero-Hour

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
Zero-Hour
ReduxZero-Hour

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Zero-Hour39mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Zero-Hour41h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Zero-Hour200m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Zero-Hour

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
8.4mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm Solar
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Seiko NH35
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349

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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.

Redux Zero-Hour

Owners widely praise the Redux Courg Type 39MM for its robust, no-nonsense design and good overall quality, with a reliable Seiko NH53A movement keeping time well. The titanium case and crystal have shown scratch resistance, and the bezel action is described as tight by some. Reviewers note the proprietary RDXB1 or blue lume glows brilliantly, though briefly. Some owners flag the crown stem as flimsy and the unidirectional bezel as having some play. Overall, owners rate the Redux Courg Type 39MM highly for its functional tool-watch design and durable titanium construction.

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