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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38.6mm
Thickness
8.4mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm Solar
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
9SA4
Type
Solar
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$11,600

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

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