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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
40mm Solar
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
9039
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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