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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsNodus Sector II GMT

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
Sector II GMT
NodusSector II GMT
MSRP $525

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Sector II GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Sector II GMT41h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Sector II GMT100m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Sector II GMT$525

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm Solar
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$525

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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.

Nodus Sector II GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Nodus Sector II GMT for its versatile, refined design and surprisingly good finishing for its compelling price point. The watch features a regulated Seiko NH34 movement, running at +5 seconds per day according to one review, a sapphire crystal with AR coating, and 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners wish for lume on the GMT hand and prefer a bi-directional GMT bezel over the 120-click dive timing bezel, while others find the NH34 movement overpriced for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II GMT highly for its refined design and impressive finishing at its price point.

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