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Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
41mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm Solar
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Ronda 762
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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