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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsHELM Vanuatu

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
8.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm Solar
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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