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

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

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Sector II Sport38mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Sector II Sport41h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Sector II Sport100m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11.7mm
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
Glossy
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
TMI NH38 (no-date)
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 Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

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