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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsRZE Urbanist

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Thickness
8.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
40mm Solar
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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